Hi all. Just checking in. It's been a crazy week. One of my kiddo's has the stomach virus, so that throws schedules totally off. Did great today, until I got home from school, and then I ate a few things that I shouldn't have. I knew that I shouldn't, but I did anyway. I really, really, REALLY want to get under 160, so I don't understand why I am in a self-sabatoge rut. I have been in this rut for a while. I will do great for a few day and then BAM, I throw it all off with a bad choice and then I don't see any downward movement on the scale. Anyone else have trouble with this or am I the only problematic person here? Why, when I want it so bad, do I mess it up for myself?

ShineOn: You brought up something that has me perplexed--what are the exercise "rules" for maxing out weight loss and body benefits? I'm still in preconditioning, but my counselor mentioned the other day that I shouldn't do more than 40 min. of cardio (up to 4x per week) and shouldn't lift more than 5 lbs of weight. I love weight lifting and don't even see a point in lifting 5 lbs. What guidelines have you all been given re: exercise? Thanks!

ShineOn: how does your center define low intensity vs. high intensity?

You sound a lot like me! I have been stuck at 164 for several weeks. And the ony time I seem to cheat is after work. I have started chewing gum when I get home from work and while cooking dinner. That seems to help.

UGH...I got online to look up something (I couldn't sleep) and once I got here I couldn't remember what I wanted to look up! DUH! So, I thought I'd check in and say HI! Hopefully I'll figure out what I wanted to research before I pass out. It's already 11:53 and I need to get up @ 6:30. I usually need more than 6.5 hrs of sleep to function well.

Judy..At least we know what our problem is (the cocky part) and we KNOW how to get control of our bad habits. We've been doing it for months and look how far we've come. You've caught up with me. If I hadn't been cheating all along I'd be WAY done by now. How'd your day go with all your challenges? I ended up having a Happy Meal for dinner. I know, totally NOT on plan, but I did just have a cheeseburger and small fry and diet coke. I also took my blockers so hopefully that will help. I WI on my home scale tonight and I think I'll be down about 3 lbs at WI tomorrow. I sure hope so. If I can get back to pre-NYC weight by next week I'll be thrilled and will promise NEVER to do it again! Keep it up, you're doing amazing!

Gina..I will totally need your reminders of Sam in another 2 months. I'll be on a cruise for Thanksgiving and want to stay as OP as I can. I know you're an avid cruiser as well, so I'll be looking for some sage advice from you before I go. Thanks for the info on Sam (I hope she's doing well...does anyone know if she had her baby yet??)

Magiceyez..I hope your 2.5 lbs shows up @ WI. Keep your chin up. The 10 lb mark is a VERY TYPICAL plateau! Most of us here stalled at 10 lbs. It's normal, so try to work through it. You'll be fine! It's frustrating but it's okay. AND WOW on all your exercise! You're a machine . I plan on starting pilates at my gym next week (want to take it twice a week as I'm already working with a trainer 2 x a week as well.).

Welcome back. Jump back in and get on track with the rest of us..

DLA...Hey there. What's this about shingles?? I had it about 4 weeks ago (just over my mouth). The sore is still there (slowly fading away) and I still get the tingles up my face. Just when I think it's gone I notice the mark and/or I feel the pain/tingles and remember all over again! UGH! Oh, and I'm completely envious of this "spa vacation" you have planned. OMG! That's my dream trip. I really need to plan one. I need to tell my mom that's what I'll give her when she reaches her goal weight. Of course it will be for both of us! Where are you going and what will you do??? Is there a website? I want to live vicariously through you while you're away.


Mommato3...UGH on the sicknesses in your house. That's just hard with kids. Self-sabotage is so common, most of us do it (not everyone, but many). Get back on track and try, try, try to stay there! It's hard, but you know it gets easier the longer you do it.


Shannon..Good idea on the yoga clothes. I need to get some. I have a cute pair of shorts and tight top that I got at Wal-Mart for working out and I wear it all night sometimes. I think it IS motivation to not pig out b/c when you wear clothes like that EVERYTHING shows up! And once you get more comfortable with your body again you'll feel great going out in those clothes too. My dh gets ticked at me b/c my gym clothes are so tight and people look at me and he's like "uh, please don't wear that again". Of course, it makes me feel good that I look good and people notice, but I guess I should listen to him sometimes too).

I need to go wi today and I am aiming for 1 measly lb so that I can sign the 10 lb board. So everyone cross your fingers!!!!

Rocki...I have had shingles for the past couple of weeks. I have been fortunate that I haven't been in a huge amount of pain and mostly I am just very itchy. They are starting to heal for the most part. I was also lucky that I got them on my torso. You are the third person on this board that has mentioned having shingles recently. Coincidence?

I sent you a pm about the spa. It is in SW Utah and called Red Mountain. I meet my best friend from high school there every year over the last weekend in September. This is our fourth year. It is the most peaceful place I have ever been.

I finally updated my avatar. I meant to leave my profile the same but I changed it too. I wanted to compare the difference but I cannot find the original file.

I think I am hitting a plateau...not the best time for this to happen to me. I have two weekend vacations in a row.

For some reason I have really been having trouble with water intake. I'm sure this is related/helping to cause the plateau. Tomorrow I am planning to go to WI. I generally go on Thursdays, but I have tomorrow off so I am not going to take time out of work to go to the center. I would love to see a 2 pound loss or more, but just don't think it is going to happen.

Morning everyone!!!

I've been off line the last couple of days; had the opportunity to go to the Barack Obama rally here in Golden on Tuesday and got to spend the day with my husband yesterday! What a great two days!!!!

I weighed in last night and have lost 136.5lbs now!!! Whoa!!!!

Have a great day!

Denise

WOW! That is fabulous!

WOW...you really look different!!

WOW...that is wonderful!!

YES!!! I signed the 10 lb board today!

AWESOME!

That is FANTASTIC!!!