Hi everyone,
well it was a great night for me I'm down 2.6#'s that puts me at 59 down. My daughter was down .6 that is the .6 she put on while we were on vacation. So we are going in the right direction. I'm hoping next week will bring 2.4 more for my 5lb challenge and if not at least 1 for my sixty. I saw my doc today and as long as Im not having anymore symptoms that are getting worse from my concussion I don't need to go back for a month and then we will discuss cutting down my blood pressure pills because it has come way down with my weight loss, he just wants to make sure I get over this concussion. Well bye for now .

Hi everyone, I weighed myself and was really shocked----I lost 4 lbs this past week! I have been trying really hard and finally some results! I wouldn't expect to lose that much every week though! But I am real proud of myself today!
You are all doing great too!

dustcatcher

Congrats Dustcatcher! I know how you feel, when I realized I lost 8 lbs and for the first time in 3 yrs I was on the south side of 150, I wanted to cry tears of joy! I think the important thing to remember is that weight fluctuates. This is why, no matter how tempting it is, I only weigh in once a week. In fact, using the scale at the supermarket helps because it helps me to stay on track with my shopping.

Dollar had expressed guilt in eating out. I lalso ove to eat out, and was horrified to realize that the amount of steak they serve at an average steak house, for the smallest portion, is equivalent to 3 days worth of meat protein. The American Heart Assoc suggests that when eating out, ask for a to go box at the beginning of the meal and box 1/2 of your meal. This way it's not on your plate so your not tempted and you have ja good lunch for the folowing day!

Elbertine Pep reporting: Congrats to Dollar, Daughter and Dustcatcher for great losses!!! I shall update list presently!!!

Dost thou Royal Challengers o' the Team o' Five realize that EACH list post representeth progress by one or another challenger (well, except Emp. Amarantha, who nevertheless expecteth a great loss this week)!!! HOW GREAT IS THAT? WHO IS BETTER THAN US?

Amarantha hath had another five-star day in meeting all the challenges she set yesterday and her calories were good at 1770, with 45 minutes of exercise ... part of which was done on the Arizona Trail during her work trip ... she sneaketh those little roadside hikes in regularly now!

Amarantha's challenges for today are 1) 1600-1799 calories (less if she desireth, but she won't); 2) 80 minutes of MODERATE AND SAFE exercise broken up through day ... she emphathize to me, her personal trainer Elbertine Pep, that this does not represent excessive exercise when it is broken up through day, moderate and safe ... she just wisheth to be active!

That is all, update of list to follow! Over and out! Onward and downward!!!

Mornin' all...

I think I'm getting a sniffle in my nose. I'm achey, pissy, grouchy and I want to go back to bed. I was up all night because I couldn't breathe and some a$$h@<es decided 11pm was a *good* time to tune up their Harley and have a party - mind you the ranch where I live has a curfew. Next time I'm callin' the cops. Yes, I AM the neighbor from ****... I figure if people can't practice common courtesy then they don't deserve to live here in peace and quiet. I called the police and animal control on one guy so many times (now, WHY do you have to have 16 dogs that bark *all night long*??) that he finally moved.... I ended up making friends with the animal control lady and she told him if he got one more phone call about the noise she was going to start actions to evict him (he rented). Guess who made the last phone call at 2am?? yea, I guess I'm mean. Whatever.

Kaylets - I'm touched! That was my quote from the 21 Day thread. I'm surprised and thrilled that it's kinda found a life of its' own...

Amarantha - Oh be careful with those ant stakes! My old lab Sheba ate one and had to have her stomach pumped (ew). She was not a happy girl after that!
I'm with you about jumping in the tub until it's over... I'll bring my new bubble bath - coconut scented! It smells like that old pena colada sun tan oil they used to use in the 70's/80's. Mmmmmm.....

Sarah - I'm glad to see you made it through the day. There must've been something in the air. I went home, had a wonderful healthy dinner, then made 2 (yes, 2) peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and started to make quesadeas(?) (ate 1/2 of those) then realized it was 9:30pm, I felt like crap, wasn't even hungry and threw out what I hadn't finished. I think what led me to my binge was not eating enough in the first place. By the time I'd finished dinner I was still only at 20 points (Weight Watchers). Minimum for me is 26 - so I think this set me up for a scarf-fest.

As for support. My ex wasn't supportive. He was a fast food junky and even when I told him I was going to WW he still insisted we ate out 3-5 times a week (he was extremely picky and only ate a few foods I cooked and NO vegetables). His attitude was "well you don't have to eat it". Right, I'm just going to sit here and watch you stuff fries into your face. He ended up having a weight problem too eventually and believe it or not, I managed to loose 80 pounds while eating fast food with him 90% of the time (sometimes I'd start a fight so I could stay home - mean, but he was killing me!). It was extremely hard on me though and I resented him for putting me in that position and not taking my feelings and needs into account. Actually, this behavior bled through to other parts of our relationship and is part of why we're not together anymore. I haven't seen him in years but I can guarantee you I'm healthier than he is!

Dollar & daughter - Congrats on the losses!!!

Dustcatcher - 4 pounds?!? Now, if THAT doesn't motivate you.... Good goin'!

Well, I'm gonna go find a box, or CASE of tissue and attempt to make it a productive day. I will guarantee you there will be no exercise tonight. I'm going home, making dinner and getting into bed.

Achoo,
Terri

Power of five!!!! Have lost 1.6 this week for a total of 3.4 pounds of my five. For me, this is a huge loss - I am usually a much slower loser but I am grateful and will remember this when temptation summons.

Upandaway, my losing date buddy, if you're lurking, come on in!

I am in awe of the losses that are going on around here. I'm so proud to be a part of this group .

Yesterday I got a good run in at lunch. This a.m. I was planning on going to the gym for a swim workout..........but I didn't get the ole keester outta bed in time. So, I shall try again for a lunch time run.

Dollar, daughter, dustcatcher, and anagram CONGRATS on the losses.

Sarah, I'm so glad to see that you've already put yesterday behind you and you have a great plan of action!

Amarantha, I KNOW FOR CERTAIN that you're in for a good loss on the ole scale this week. Your hard work will pay off .

I guess that's all for now. Keep up the great work everyone.

Hey all - congrats to everyone! Do you realize that together, we've lost about 30 pounds in this past week and a half? How great is that!

Anyway, I'm down 2 pounds total so yea for me! That means I have a week and 3 days to get these last 3 pounds off my thighs - doable, right? Right!

Sarah - Excellent re-building day! Way to come back around.

Amarantha - Sticking to a pre-made plan is always impossibly hard for me, so I'm impressed!

Punkinseed - That's hilarious! I personally would have called sooner, but maybe I'm just evil When I lived at home, our neighbor had a dog my dad called the Howler Monkey - same problems as you, but no moving to be had.

Keep it up everyone, doing great!
Genevieve

I ran at lunch/it was awful/I ran at lunch.

I didn't want to do it. I'm tired and I knew it would not be fun. But, somehow I forced myself to go and although it stunk.....I don't regret it for a minute! if I don't say so myself .

Guinever, congrats on the exellent loss. Those last three pounds are shakin' in their boots

Im so impressed with all the weight loss and hard work that goes on in here you are all such an inspiraation. I have been in a bit of a fowl mood today, went shopping with the kids and it just got to me. I'm a lot more tolerant usaully but I just found them rather demanding and they aren't young, 19, 16 & 11 and 2 year old grandson. So I came home had a light lunch and went to bed for a nap I feel much better now. I just have to accept that I get like this after the concussion, especially now that I stopped my medication, this too shall pass.
Before we went out today I made sure everyone had a good breakfast so we weren't tempted to eat out it worked really well and now Im working on supper. Well I hope to get out for my walk tonight so I will say bye for now. Hope you all have a great day.

Yo, guys! You are all so successful and proactive ... I'm excited to be a part of this energetic group ... I'm going to do another list update because ANAGRAM AND GUINEVER HATH NEW LOSSES If I get any of these wrong please either cut and paste a correct one or just post and tell me ... either way's fine I love seeing the list and KNOW I will post a loss there next week. If youse guys pass your date, please post an update, too? Ok? So I won't get all sad and dejected and feel you went away? I know Byrd is going to update us on her date when she choose one, so that's cool!

I have to cover a late, late, late meeting tonight in the mountains, so good night all!!! List follows.

Hello all!!

Almost time for the weekend!!

Not sure which thread asked me how much I was paying for the Bland Farms Vidalia Mustard Dressing so I am telling everybody-
Went to BJ's tonight and its $2.99 for 32oz bottle. We are using it everyday- I had some on a veggie burger and it was wonderful.

Scale was very interesting this morning but I will be patient and wait for Monday- I know, I know what you are all thinking- " You shouldnt weigh yourself everyday" - Yes, I heard that many times and believed it too- BUT-- since I have been weighing myself daily ( on my new Scale for those of you who remember that nearsighted story) -- I have really come to understand how your weight will fluctuate. I do not allow myself to be upset by a gain or no decrease-- I am only allowed to use it for motivation-- and belive me it is motivating. Thats just my opinion.

Punkinseed- Nyquil is the only thing that works for me when I get those kinds of colds- Yes, it will knock you out- Sleep is my best medicine so Nyquil is what I do. Again, just my opinion.

Everyone is doing just tremendous!! Can't think of a cheer but you know what I mean.
Got myself some Light Laughing Cow cheese tonight. Any ideas?

Anyone else having luck losing faster by doubling up on the calcium foods?

and what about the latest news flash about green tea raising your metabolism? One cup can bring it up the same as a 10 minute walk?? so then I should drink 6 cups??

Maybe that's why the cow is laughing?

BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!!