Good Morning Ladies!

We had a great time skiing, beautiful weather etc. Now it is time to get back into the home routine. I spent yesterday playing a tennis match (played terrible and lost) and running errands. I'm afraid that today will be about the same.

I am really on a major plateau and it is frustrating to me and I tend to think about food and want to eat when I am frustrated.

Have a good weekend!

asta

Hi girls!


Well yesterday I did good on my eating until later in the evening. I don't know why but I had a donut. Think maybe because of being on my period.

I feel pretty good today. Feel like making a fresh start! I am trying to think of what to do about starting an exercise program. We have a work out room here at our apartments, I was thinking about starting slow like maybe 10 min on the bike, and 10 min on the treadmill.

I broke down and got on the scale, and yep. I gained back the 4 pounds I thought I did. I was pretty bad the last few days. But that's ok. Just going to get back on the wagon and keep going!

Asta, So glad to see you again! That's great you had such a fun time skiing! Don't worry about the plateau It will pass

Mel, sorry to hear about the horrible day you had. I think watching your child hurting about anything is soooo hard. Poor baby Just give him lots of love. That sucks about the tire too. Ah well at least it's over now right. I don't think you are just dreaming about your goal weight. I know you will get there! You are very determined and that is what it takes!

Have a great weekend everyone!

feffyy

265/239/138 (101 pounds to goal)

Hello, I am sitting here trying to figure out what I'm going to do today, and the day is already half gone. I haven't walked at all this week, last time was Saturday , I think? So I need to get to the gym and do some moving around!

Our crisis is over now, my sweet husband fixed everything with a new hamster! My son and I are all alone for a few days, my husband left last night to go visit has dad, he's not doing very well and every moment counts. So we're just gonna hang out for the weekend , maybe see a movie or something!

I'm so..... happy to report that I lost 2 more pounds, I was going to wait to weight in on Monday but I felt so good this morning that I just had to do it! Now hopefully I can make it through the weekend without finding it again!

And last but not least more reasons I want to lose weight:

6. To find myself again (I've been lost, or hiding in this body for so long).

7. Getting compliments from my husband and others (I can't remember the last time I received one?).

8. So that I don't have to feel threated by other women, I'll know I can hold my own!

9. So that for once maybe my husband will be the one to get jealous !

10. So that I will feel comfortable going out into the world and not worrying about what people think of me!

I know some of those were a little bit of the same, but y'all probably know what I mean. I just want to be free again!

Asta, don't get discouraged you'll get past this rough spot and start dropping pounds again. Try to think of some good things to keep you from eating through your frustration. Don't worry, I do the same thing, it's just something we have to work through!

Feffyy, don't worry about you gain, it's most likely just water weight because of your period, it'll come right back off. You're doing great, so keep going!

Hi Zoe, how are things? Just hang in there and if you can't deal with the journal then just think of it as temporary. After a few weeks you should have an idea of where your calories are coming from and you'll kind of keep a tally in your head and wont have to write everything down.

Y'all have a good weekend and hang in there! Mel



270/260/170

Hello ladies

Sorry I've been away...just so busy at work and now, it's Saturday!!! YEAH!! I LOVE Saturdays....no work to get up to, no work the next day so I can just have a peaceful mind. I have an appt at 8am for a manicure and while I do that, my car will get inspected.

I found out yesterday that we have a black tie affair to attend next Sunday, the 24th. Now, there I was, in my car yesterday, driving and talking out loud...."I'm being punished. Ok, maybe just being taught a lesson. If I had been sticking to my eating plan and not going on these 'binges', I wouldn't be feeling like I was going to have to sausage into some long gown and look like a ball. " <sigh>.....so I'll be shopping for a dress this weekend and all of next week, getting depressed.....hey, ok Lord, I know, I know ~ You are trying to show me that I really do need to get rid of this 40 or so pounds....ok, I really do want to and I really do understand. I'll suffer through this event and then, I'll be looking great by the tme the company Christmas party comes around in the beginning of December..........

anyway, I am feeling really down about having to go the the mall and try on a million BIG evening gowns and spend a bunch of money, not only to buy something that I don't ever want to fit into again but also to look like a big bouncing ball.......

Mel ~ thanks for the info on The Perfect You. I will be checking it out. It sounds like a very interesting plan. How is it going for you?

feffyy ~ Ok, my turn to cheer you up.....don't let that +4 get to you.....just get up and start again. Look for Jack Hayford in the TV guide from Sunday's paper. He is on some time in the early evenings on Sunday. Where did you say you go to church?

asta ~ glad you had a great time and didn't break anything.

I've decided for myself to do away with the food journal. I love the weight watcher's point system and want to continue with that in mind but I felt so trapped having to write it all down, not miss a thing and had that journal follow me wherever I went. So I am feeling free of that already and will try to rely more on my hunger than my 'want' of the food.

Well, I have a nail appt at 8am and need to drop my car off for inspection. Have a wonderful Saturday.......today is a new day and we will conquer it.

Morning, I need to get this out of my system, I had a pack of choc. cover raisins at the movie last night, and a pickle, so I'm paying for it this morning. I can feel the sodium just soaking up every drop of water I drink, and storing it ugh... And, we're going to another movie tonight, but I wont be doing that again! By the way, "Showtime" was hilarious and my son and I will see "Ice Age" tonight, it was sold out last night so I promised my son we'd try to see it so I ended up buying the tickets last night!

Zoe, I'm doing fine on the diet plan, only I told you I couldn't take the vitamins, well it's because there's so many to take, 4 packs per day and they're huge! It's nice cause you can change up the plan to have your protein drink at lunch, or even at night if you want to. Kind of expensive but worth it if it works right, the 2 week kit was $100.00, but thats vitamins, snack bars, energy drinks and protein drinks, plus a tape measure and the little menu plan that you'll mark off, and an audio tape too! Good luck if you decide to try it, and let me know how it goes. Don't worry about your party dress, just take one day at a time, and do what you can to make wearing that dress better! You can do it and we'll be here for you too!

Everyone have a good day, I'm going to the gym this morning to get rid of that pickle and the candy I'll be back !

Mel

Here are my top 10 reasons to lose weight:

1. To be in a size 11/12 or to buy a size that is 'on the rack'.

2. To not have to struggle with buying a new outfit, trying on 15 items just to find one.

3. To buy something NICE for the company Christmas party this year.

4. To be able to wear shorts without dimpled knees.

5. To not see 'fat' when I look in the mirror.

6. To be able to bend over and tie my sneakers without it hurting.

7. To have my chest stick out more than any other part of me.

8. To be excited about events instead of thinking of how much time I have to diet.

9. To be able to wear a bikini (even though I wouldn't)

10. TO LOSE THIS WEIGHT NOW, BEFORE I'M TOO OLD TO ENJOY THE NEW ME!!

Hello Hello!

I'm still half asleep this morning, but I'm here! Being able to come and share my experiences with y'all is such a big deal for me cause I don't have anyone who would go through this with me. I mean I have my family but they don't understand what I'm going through the way y'all understand! That's probably been the biggest bonus for me, because I don't feel alone now!

Anyway! I did ok with my eating, although I did splurge a little but I made up for it so it's all good!I have to get back to my exercising this week, last week I kind of let it go and I actually missed it. I really do feel better every time I go work out or even walk on my treadmill!

Today is the day for me to do something for me, so I'm going to get a perm this morning! Worried about getting home in the rain without getting my hair wet? Guess it'll be ok!

I'll be back later, and thanks for listening! Mel

I'm just popping in for a minute! Got my hands full, getting ready for puppies due next week! And looks like I'll be making a quick trip to my Moms in Baton Rouge!

I treated myself to a perm yesterday, and what (beautiful weather) to be getting a perm in! Had to leave the beauty shop with a trash bag on my head, it was really pouring! I just wanted to let y'all know that I lost 2 more lbs. and I'm so excited!!!!!
I think the trip to the gym gave me a little boost, so I've got to make sure I keep going.

How are all of y'all doing? Must be busy with the families! I like to just check in everyday when I can, after next weeks puppies, I may be out for a while?

Y'all be strong, and think THIN!

Mel


270/258/170ish

Hello again

Just checking in for a moment. Tomorrow is Wednesday...yeah, mid-week, halfway to the weekend.

Tomorrow I am getting serious. I am starting a Spring Challange in another group I post in and we are all going to 'challange' ourselves that we can lose 1-% of our current weight by the end of spring. I am so going to do ths.

Hi Mel, where is everyone??????

Have a great night.

Zoe <><

Good Wednesday afternoon everyone!

Sorry I haven't been posting girls, but the last week my husband and I have been keeping the same schedule. I never post on here when he is around, I think this is for me and me only. None of his business. I tried it once and he hangs over my shoulder. But I have been here every day reading your post though.

Boy I have really had a hard time being good! I don't know what it is? It's like this little voice inside of me saying eat! eat! eat! Wish it would just shut up! I have been fighting it though! The only time I was even a little bad was two days ago I had some Jelly Beans. And that isn't toooo bad. At least it's not chocolate or pizza right

I am happy to report that I have lost 4 pounds! YEA! And by the end of March my goal is to see 230 on the scale!

Mel, Congrats on loosing 2 more pounds!!!!! That is to funny that you had to leave the salon with a bag over your head! Also I am glad that your hubby got your little one a new hamster! What did you name it? Don't worry about eating the chocolate covered raisins and the pickle, that is still much better then a bag of movie theatre popcorn!

Asta, How are you doing with your plateau?

Zoe, I am sorry you have to go and get a dress right now. I know exactly how that feels! Wish we lived next door I would just let you borrow some of mine. I use to have to go black tie events all the time with my husbands old job. And had to do the shopping thing just like you. Try getting something that you could wear also when you lose the weight. Try getting a Black blazer and a long black straight cut one tone dress. Have fun at the nail appointment and relax!

I went the other day and got my nails done, a pedicure, and had my hair done. Then I went to "ULTA" and got $70.00 worth of hair products and makeup! It felt good to do something for me. I always say that I am going to start doing things like that when I loose weight. (when I deserve it) But I figured that I don't have to be skinny to be nice to me! I am worth just as much overweight as I am thin. The only difference is that I will feel better when I loose this weight.

We are all valuable people thick or thin!

Have a great day all! Talk to you soon!

feffyy


265/234 /138 (96 pounds to goal)

Hi everyone,

I had a great day today, I did good with my eating and even went to the gym for over an hour! I've kind of had the munchies this week but I got through today with out eating anything bad!
Now I need to get up and get busy, because at this time tomorrow night I'll be on my way to Baton Rouge to see my mom. I don't know if I'll get a chance to post while I'm there, but I'll check in tomorrow. It's going to be rough there, my mom thinks she has to feed me and she's very hard headed when it comes to me not eating. Like it would hurt me to do without! That's part of the problem, when I was growing up, she always forced food down my throat even if I didn't want it. Now I find myself doing it , still out of habit! I'm getting better at listening to myself, and stoping when I'm full. Please help me be strong!

Feffyy, I know how you feel, when my family is home I have no time to myself. Alway hanging out trying to see what I'm doing, instead of doing anything productive! I proud of you for doing something for yourself, you do deserve it! And congrats. on loseing 4lbs., keep up the great work! Oh yes, the Hamster's name is Fuzzy !

Hi Zoe, how are you? Good luck with your Spring challenge, you'll do great!

I guess I'm gonna go now, but I'll check in tomorrow before I leave! Good Night

Mel

hello all!

Sorry that I have been missing, I've been really busy and I think that I'm having a relapse of whatever I had 2 weeks ago. Plateau is still here.

asta

Hi ladies,

I'm just stopping in for a few minutes while I finish packing. I feel pretty good today, but I am a little sore from my workout last night! Which I don't mind, because I know it's a good sore! Instead of just doing cardio, I did a little weight toning so I wont be so flabby! And I can keep up my exercise while I'm gone, because my mom has a treadmill! Yea!!! I hope y'all have a beautiful weekend, and I'll stop in if I can!

Mel

Hello ladies

I just got home a short time ago....had my hair colored, then home to make a fast din-din. Greg and I had pancakes for dinner.....I love breakfast for dinner. So I get home later than usual when I have my hair done.....got all that natural blonde taken out.

Mel ~ have a wonderful time in LA. Don't let anyone give you any food you don't want. Just have fun

asta ~ sorry you're feeling a relapse coming on. Hope you're okay

feffyy ~ doesn't it feel great to do something for yourself, buy some beauty items??? I love doing that. I did find a nice dress that's one piece but looks like it's 2....hides alot. Ha!

Hope you're all having a great night....gotta run now. Have a great Friday.

Zoe

Hello girls!

Well, I had a long day. Had an early appointment. Then came home to do some deep cleaning. I am still not done, I will finish tomorrow.

I have gotten in the bad habit lately of not eating all day, then by the time I put the kids to bed I am starving! I am still eating healthy, but I know it is slowing down my metabolism. Shame on me! I am going to start doing better tomorrow!

Asta, You seem so down! I hope everything is ok with you. Don't forget we are all here for you! Hope you get to feeling better soon!

Mel, WOW an hour at the gym! Great job! Be strong at your mom's house ok! I know you can do it! Try and explain to her you have been trying to eat healthy and that you need her help. Maybe you two can make some great baked chicken together! Have fun!

Zoe, MMMMMMMMMM I love breakfast for dinner too! Do you ever eat creeps? YUMMY! And low fat to boot. The dress sounds awesome! Take some time for you before the party and go get your hair done! It will make you feel more self confident when you are there

Have a great weekend everyone! Be strong girls! Just think by this time next month we are all going to be thinner then we are right now!

Thanks again everyone for always being there for me Talk to you soon.

feffyy