I figured out the information the scale is giving me

On my tanita scale I was
223.0 and about 44.0-45.0% body fat (98.10-100.35 pounds of fat)
226.8 and 43.0% body fat (97.5 pounds of fat)

So without guilt I can register a 0.5 loss for my team for the week I'll weigh myself in the morning to make sure the figures are correct. I wish I had recorded my exact body fat % at 223. I think it is 45.0% meaning a 2.5 almost 3 fat pound loss. Since I can't remember, to be honest with myself and the team, I'll use 44.0% as my starting body fat %.

I feel so much better about my weight numbers now that I crunched the data and saw that muscle really is what's giving me the weight gain.

All of you are so inspiring and I feel like I'm doing nothing! I'm just itching to get that baby into a baby stroller and just walk and walk. Soon! That's my favorite sort of exercise and he really likes it too.

Alisha: So sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Something's going around I guess. Hope you and your family are better soon. My hubby has been home sick yesterday and today, too. That pilates is called "10-Minute Solution Pilates" and the instructor is called Lara Hudson. I got it at Wal-Mart.

Julie: I'm so glad the glucosamine helped you. I've heard that's wonderful stuff and it's pretty safe (not like prescription drugs). I'll check out the C25K when I move, I don't want to start anything now. But it sounds neat, something to really motivate me. What is a tanita scale? (I am learning so many things from you!)

Amanda: Yuck, now your family is sick too? Alright, which one of you Sahmmies started this? I hope you're feeling better soon. Doesn't it seem like Mom has to feel better faster than anyone else so she can take care of everyone? Doesn't seem fair! No, I don't know exactly how to make an avatar. You have to make the file very small (the exact requirements are listed in the User Control Panel on 3fc) and then just upload it. The uploading is easy, I can do that. But I have my husband make the files the right size. He uses some program called GraphixConverter or something like that, it came with our Macs. But probably any program that manipulates picture files would work.

Cindy

Carafre: Thanks for all the motivation this week! I can't say I've done a ton of exercise, but I'm really getting back into the weight-loss mode. We can't put this stuff on hold; after the holidays are over, we've got to get back into anyway, so why stop now?

That's so cool that you do photography. It's something I've always wanted to get better at but never seemed to find the time. My hubby is a great photographer, so I usually leave it up to him. The cat is Echo, she's my son's favorite cat. Her name is rather ironic as she's deaf. But she's very LOUD when she meows since she can't hear herself, so the name really fits. I just love solid white animals of any kind, I think they're beautiful. BTW, did you know white cats are bad luck in England like black cats are here? I'm full of useless trivia.

I keep forgetting you've got the double-whammy of nursing and trying to lose weight. You are doing so well because of that! I just can't imagine. But I'll bet you've always eaten healthier than me since you have to be careful of what you eat; I don't think I can be that disciplined! Good idea to talk to a nutritionist. How long do you plan on BFing?

C

Sorry to overload everyone with posts this morning!

I just was wondering everyone else's thoughts on peanut allergies. I'm sure you heard the news story a few days ago where a teenager with peanut allergies died after kissing her boyfriend, who had eaten a pb sandwich a few hours earlier. I just did not know it was that severe. I knew there were anaphylactic reactions, as there are with other allergies like bee-stings & shellfish, but from kissing someone? But then last night I read about some studies going back as far as 2000 that talked about kissing and peanut allergies. Apparently it's been reported as causing reactions such as rashes and trouble breathing, sometimes even going so far as to require the administration of epinephrine. One child even had to go to the emergency room. So it's not over-reaction or a laughing matter. It's scary.

I had always taken peanut allergies with a grain of salt; not the fact they exist, but the sheer number of sufferers and the severity. The number of peanut allergies in the past 10 years has doubled according to one study I read, yet the experts don't know why. I think that's what has always troubled me. How in the world can something like that go up so sharply? Is it maybe the actual record-keeping, or even just the reporting of incidents? If so, I thought maybe people were over-reacting like they tend to do. Or is it they way peanuts are processed, has there been some change? I just don't know. I'm more sympathetic now to it, maybe since I have my own child. I can't imagine going through life being that scared of food.

As far as my son, he sometimes develops a rash on his face when eating pb or peanuts. But it's gotten less noticeable as he's gotten older, so I still keep giving him peanuts. It's so very scary, though, for those with kids that have anaphylactic reactions.

Anyway, sorry to ramble. I just thought this was an interesting topic and wanted to share my thoughts and learn yours.

C

Cynthia, Tanita is a brand of scales, and they are usually the most accurate, they make hospital scales also. Not sure about the peanut allergy. I wonder why the sudden increase. *shrug*

Cindy - I think that allergies to peanut, shellfish & others can happen anytime. The reaction is very severe. I think we see more today b/c peanuts are processed in plants that make other products (food) that isn't supposed to have nuts in them. Of course they have to put a warning on the foods - this product made in a factory that uses peanuts or something like that. Anyway, that's my take on it. White cats are bad luck in England? That is so weird! As for the motivation, you are welcome! I like hearing it myself. It helps to realize that we have the power to change ourselves, even during the holidays. I started to feel like I was being sucked into the fat trap again. I just will not go back there. It's nice to indulge, but not everyday. Let's see - oh as far as breastfeeding, I tried to wean him last month. He wasn't ready so I guess I'll keep going until I feel the need to wean again. Maybe he'll want to soon. I hope not. I do enjoy the bond we have. He takes regular milk everyday in addition to B/M. I go through stages where I want my body back and think I need to wean. Then 5 minutes later I think I'm the worst mom ever for even thinking that! I've found a great group of b/f gals that have helped me see that it's ok & very much needed on his part. I bet you didn't count on me writing on book there? Sorry - It's been a rough day.

I hope you ladies are well. oh - yeah I love that your cat's name is Echo. It's just beautiful.

carafre

Good evening ladies.

We are all feeling better, thank goodness. Today presents a new challenge though, LOL ... A DOG! My MIL's neighbor threatened to shoot one of her dogs (Long story, I get mad just thinking about it) which happens to be Christian's Absolute favorite dog in the world. So I currently have a beautiful hound dog named "Scooby" in our basement, LOL. My DH is going to try to build him a temporary kennel tomorrow, since we can't keep him tied (his neck is the same size as his head so a regular collar just slips off, and he chews through the body harnesses)

So thats whats new in my life, lol. Other than that things are about the same. I have stayed on program as far as eating goes, but have yet to get back into exercise.

Alisha- Hope you and your family are well soon, hang in there

Cindy- That's so sad about the girl dying after kissing her bf. My sisters DH has an allergy to cinnamon (wierd, huh?) so my sis cant eat anything w/ cinnamon in it because if she kisses him afterwards, his lips swell up and he gets a rash on his face...I guess he's very lucky that he doesnt have the anaphylactic reaction. Which reminds me I need an epipen before I get beestung again

Everyone else, i hope you are having a great week.

I gotta go check on my new pet, lol.

Good evening Sahmmies. Just a quick note tonight.

Carafre: I'm glad you've got some support with the bf. It sure helps to bounce off ideas on others, doesn't it? I know that's why I like 3fc so much!

Sorry to hear you're not feeling well, Alisha. Take it easy for a few days, you need your rest.

Amanda: congrats on the dog! Most of mine were rescues too. Isn't it sad how some people treat animals?

I've got a sick child, possibly. He's been lethargic this evening and has a low-grade temp. Just a few minutes ago he woke up crying and he never does that after I put him to bed. I took his temp again but it was normal (actually, low). But I think I'll try to find a doctor tomorrow. I don't usually go running to the doctor at the slightest fever, but my hubby's been sick and one of Dryden's playmates went to the doctor with a virus the day after the two boys played together last week. Besides, we're going out of town on Friday and I don't want to be in Alabama searching for a ped.

Oh, and the people who bought our house couldn't get financing, so that fell through today. But another realtor showed it this afternoon, and her clients wrote an offer this evening. They low-balled us and we're counter-offering tomorrow morning; I hope they accept or we're right back to square one and running out of time. So it's been a dramatic day.

Talk to you tomorrow. C

Alisha, I can't remember what I paid for the scale. I think it was between 50-70 dollars at K-Mart. A bit expensive for a scale, but I was so sick of my old one not working right and wanted the body fat sensor too.

Amanda, I hope things go well with the dog. That's rude that the neighbor said he'd shoot it. Did he say why?

I hope all the sickies get better. I'm just getting over a painful virus. Hit my back muscles and tied them in knots. Feeling a lot better, I'm back to about 90%.

Julie: The dog thing is a really long story, lol. One of my MIL's other dogs is in heat, and the neighbors HUGE labrador was down there (which is fine) BUT everytime my MIL tried to feed, water or even go Near her dog, the neighbor's dog would try to ATTACK her! She called and called to the neighbors asking them to please come get the dog until Pepper goes out of heat (she's chained up) because his dog kept trying to bite her and she was afraid to even go outside. She told him that she was going to carry her hand gun if she had to go out for anything and that if his dog tried to attack her she would have to shoot him. (She has a really bad back, so physically she is not able to fight of a 100lb dog) The neighbor flew mad and said that if anything happend to his dog he would come down and shoot every one of her dogs, AND that if he saw the brown one (Scooby) up near his fence line he would shoot him anyway. He told her that she was lying about his dog, and called her every bad name in the book, and all she is trying to do is protect herself. Anyways, so she brought Scooby to my house so we dont have to worry about that a**hole shooting him just to be spiteful. Like I said, Long Story, LOL.

But Scooby is a really sweet dog and I just cant let anything happen to him. Christian and Haleigh love him, and he loves them. Plus he smiles, LOL. He looks like he is snarling, but he is really doing a WHOLE mouth smile, LOL. I'll have to try to catch that on camera and make it my avatar, LOL. too funny

Cindy, sorry the deal fell through on your house. Hopefully everything will work out soon. Hope your son feels better soon.
I am one of those who take my kids to the doc every time they get more than a cold, lol. Both were preemies and it seems like every single time they get sick, it goes straight to their lungs. Luckily they dont get sick now as often as they used to. Christian's ears STAYED infected until he was nearly 3 years old. He couldn't talk, other than incoherrent mumbling, until they FINALLY took his adenoids out, He hasnt had 1 single ear infection since, and talks great, thank goodness And Haleigh never stayed as sick as Christian did, but she has had her fair share of bronchitis and pneumonia, though. Its really sad, I can remember a period of about 6mos when I had one kid or the other at the doctor's office EVERY week...Needless to say our pediatrician knows us well, LOL. I am SO Thankful that the kids are healthier now, it was a nightmare when they were younger.

Well I got way off topic there, huh? On a more weight loss related issue, my morning weigh in reveals that I am resting comfortably at 203.6 today...I just hope its in that area on Saturday for the "official" number, lol. Looks like I'm going to reach my new years goal, Hooray!

anyways, I gotta get off here and take Christian to school. I'll talk to you ladies later

Hey Sahmmies. I will be without a computer until Sunday evening. We have to go back to Tennessee this afternoon and then we're going to Alabama straight from there for the weekend.

I'm sorry I haven't been very active or supportive the last few weeks. There is so much going on, but I still check in every day to see you all, it helps keep me going. I really, really mean that. I will be back to my normal cheerful self in a few weeks I promise. In the meantime I leave you with this advice: Don't ever move! In fact, that's such good advice that I believe I'll even follow it myself for at least a year or two.

Okay, have good weigh-ins everybody and I can't wait to see you all again on Sunday.

Cindy

Alisha - Get better soon! I am so sorry!!!

Cindy - We are here & await your return. I don't know what to say except that I am so sorry the deal fell through on the house. Keep your head up. You know where we are.

I ate one bad thing today, a Big Mack. Yikes, I haveb't had one in a long time. But I didn't eat breakfast and was starving while running errands. No excuse, just happened. But I ate really well, no wait, I forgot the cookies I ate. Man, I HATE stress. Ok, so I am upset w/ myself. I am trying to balance too many things and it's catching up with me. I hope you guys are doing better than I am. Take care girls.

carafre

Alisha - I hope that your little one is ok!!!!! Thanks for the support, I need a kickin' girl!!! It's been rough, my husband's (step) Grandma passed away on my daughter's B-Day. And hours later I found out that my Grandma's cancer is back in her spine. She goes for more tests Monday! I don't know which way to turn. Hubby's in NC for the funeral, I am here w/ the kids. I am trying to keep busy but my mind starts wandering and I end up in the kitchen. I did better today. I didn't mean to post all of this but I am so sad today. I miss living in NC. Memphis doesn't feel like home. BLAH, BLAH, BLAH ... I am on my way to clean the house and then to bed.

I really hope everyone has a good night.

carafre