Morning Everyone
It just puts a on my face when I read everyone's post.Congrat's Laura on your 1lb that is a great start.Samantha you will see your weight loss start to come down to about 2 lbs a week which is healthy.The faster you lose the more your body will want to start to reject it and plateau and those things are nasty Keep up the good work.
I think an exercise challenge would be good as a few of us have some trouble in that area.Any ideas for one.I got on the scale this morning and it looks like I lost but we will see by tonight.I look so forward to going to my meetings they just inspire me and are so full of info.

Will share tommorow what it was all about.Have to run get ready for work.

HAVE A GREAT DAY and I will talk to you tonight
Trisha

Good Morning Ladies!! Well yesterday was a good day for me! I ate good, and I did my pilates video....and......FINISHED AN ENTIRE STEP CLASS!!! WHOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
I had to take lots of breaks, and couldn't do the sit ups (I'm thinking because of the reason I mentioned earlier) but I FINISHED it. I stayed through the whole thing. Man I was tired at the end of it. That is about 30 minutes of cardio, FAST cardio, and 30 minutes of lunges, sit ups, weights, and a few moves I recognized from my Pilates tape. That was my shining moment because my friend was having a hard time doing those moves, but I knew them!!! I came home, ate dinner and went to bed.
Anyways, thanks for the support, I know that I should be proud of 3 lbs a week, but somehow was disapointed by it. I wish that you didn't lose so much at the beginning because then when you stop losing that much, it is very hard to get used to not seeing the numbers move so much. My mini-goal now is to weigh 250 by Halloween. That is 4 weeks and 2 days. I think that losing 12 lbs by then is reasonable. I am proud of that, because my original Halloween goal was 260, and I have been able to modify that.

Todays plan is to go to the gym at about 9am, for about an hour or so, and then maybe later come home and do pilates. I work tonight from 5p-10p (overtime).

You ladies have a great day!!!

Sam

WHOO HOOO I'm so proud It didn't take you long to reach that goal, what's your next goal???? Sometimes we find it easier to be motivated when we are "in training mode" working toward a specific task. Did you have a reward coming ????



Joy

Sam, I knew you could do it. Just remember, to listen to your body, it really is not a contest. But is sure is an accomplishment. I am so proud of you. Aerobic classes are hard, and you did it. As for the sit ups, ask for instructions on a modification to fit you.

Trisha, an exercise challenge sounds good, but how, I will give it some thought myself.

Laura: I love your energy. Good job on the the 2.5lbs. I am know you will have the will power to eat only one.... if not, just go right back on track. You can do it. You are doing it. Yes the stoneyfield is organic. I like it also, my doctor said it is good for me, but I always feel so congested after. Dairy for me is very mucasy (is that even a word)????

Joy: YOur dinner sounds wonderful. Good luck on the weigh in, You have been OP, therefore, I am sure you will have a loss. How do you like the aquasize class??? I am thinking about looking into water classes.

Well today I did 25 mins of yoga and eat well. My son begged me to take him to McDonalds after football practice so I did, I kept praying that I would not get anything for myself because I really don't like it but enjoy eating it.... must be the grease. Anyway, I got a small french fry and came home and had a salad. I was proud of myself. I also walked 2miles. and I am going to do my resistance bands for 15 minutes.

Well have a great night to everyone else,

Hi Ladies
I just got home from my weigh in and I lost 3 lbs that is a total of 8.4 lbs in 3 weeks.I am so proud and this is giving me the motivation to move on.Had a great meeting about how to know when we are hungry or when we just eat for the sake of eating.I have 2 goals this week EXERCISE and think before I actually put something in my mouth.They also talkes about the 20 minute rule and that is it takes your stomach 20 minutes to tell your brain that it is full.So before you go for that second take a drink of water and wait 20 minutes to see if you really want it.
I feel so pumped after these meetings.Have a great night and talk to you tommrow. Trisha

Trisha, bravo to you, way to go. Keep up the good work

Laura, congratulations on the 2.5 pounds "gone forever". I tried to look up your journal on fitday, but my computer is so slow (I lack just a little bit of patience too). I think I'll go there on the weekend when I have more time. Thanks, I'd be interested in a new avatar.... I leave the design to you, see if you can capture my online personality.

Lynn: I love the aquasize. I have gone off and on for a few years. I have osteoarthritis in my knees so I can get a "high energy" work out without impact. If you put effort into it it really pays off. Amazingly you can sweat in the pool.

Trish: WOW WEE .... Down another three pounds. Good for you. Sounds like you're right on track with everything!

Sam: I have been doing quite a lot of work on a fitball. Just by sitting on it and balancing while you are doing weights such as bicep and tricep curls or by alternating leg raises you work your core muscle group which is a start to stronger abs. There's a lot of literature out there on fit ball programs, I think its worthwhile to look at. My gym also has a class called aqua pilates, your really work your abs while doing this class because you have to keep your abs in to keep your balance in the water and not float away. Another consideration for you.

I think the activity challenge is a good one. Let's not make it too complicated tho...... Say 1 point for planning to exercise and 1 point for following through on the plan...???? Or maybe we could somehow figure out how many miles we're traveling while exercizing and find out how far from each other we are and when we've gone far enough we can visit each other.... does this make sense to you? Oh, I guess that sounds complicated.... Any other ideas out there????

Hubby made wraps again tonight..... Spinach, egg, shrimp, imitation bacon bits and caesar dressing in a pesto wrap. Plus greek salad.

Drum roll please....... I've saved the best for last...... I was down another 3.2 at WI tonight...... Quite surprised because I haven't been exercising as much as I should... Another .4 and I have to reward myself, I can't decide on whether to get gel nails. I worked in a warehouse as a shipper receiver for the last fifteen years, long nails definately wouldn't work there, but now that I'm doing office work... I think it would be a"girly" thing to do, nice to try and fit in with the girls now instead of a bunch of guys. OR my roots are starting to show on my streaking job, I was thinking I might go for foils instead this time in brown, red, and blonde. Right now my hair is brown with blonde streaks. OR I've never had a pedicure, I think it would be a real treat. Sometimes when your chubby, it's a little tough to reach your toesies to make them pretty. Decisions, decisions.


Well that's it for tonight.


Joy

Good Morning all and congratulations on your individual successes!!!

Today was payday so I bought a new work out video - Tae Boe I (sp?) I am pretty excited about it. Will try it probably on Saturday since I already did Pilates this morning and have a work out class tommorrow. I also had to buy a new pair of work out pants because my other ones were getting too loose and they were almost falling down last time I went to class!! WHOOO HOOO!!!
I also bought enough Smart Ones/Lean Cuisine/Healthy Choice dinners to last me until next payday so I don't have to worry about what I will be eating when it gets closer to next payday and I am broke again .

Has anyone ever watched "I LOST IT" on discovery or TLC or something like that? I watched that yesterday and was very inspired.

You guys have a good day.

Sam

Gday everyone just dropped in for a quick visit from downunder I have been away for a couple of days catching up with family and friends really missed all of the encouraging vibes and inspiration I get from this thread well it,s spring here and it is pouring rain and its cold today can,t keep up with the weather its all over the place at times oh well gives me something els to whinge about instead of focusing all of my energy on my weight , it,s great to hear fo all your individual losses you all give me a big wake up call especially on a day like today when I could just curl up with a good book and forget the exercise and eat something really sinful, have missed reading quite afew posts while I was away have to read them all when I get time and see what each of you have been up to hope I have,nt missed anything to exciting well I,m off going to grab a then hit the exercise bike bye for now JULIE

Very strange, I posted a message this morning/early afternoon and I must of forgot to hit submit, because I do not see my reply. Oh well here I am.

Hey Julie, it is great to have you back, hope you had fun with your family???

Sam: What is LOST IT about, and when is is on? Great to hear your pants are too big.

Joy: Way to go on the weight loss As for all the wraps your husband has been making, I went shoppping today and boutght some spinach wraps with veggies and anything else I can think of to put in them. I am thinking I will marinate some chicken in some teriyaki and cut it all up and make a salad with chicken in a wrap. I could eat one now.

Laura: grat job with the muffins. I am so bad when I bake, cook etc. During the holidays I make gift baskets for many people, I make candy, truffles, cookies, fudge......blah, blah. I always gain at least 10 pounds between sampling and just sitting down and eating whatever it is I have made. I am going to try minty gum or lollipops... keep my mouth full so I cannot stuff it with anything else. I think you did a great job. As for the exercise... It is sooooooo hard to get motivated. I have such a problem with eating right and exercising. For some reason for the past 5 years I cannot do both. Right now I am in my exercising phase, but not eating the best foods. I feel your frustration I am also living it.

My son is taking his bike to school tomorrow for the very first time. The school is 1.4 miles away. I am very concerned (I know he will be fine). I have been driving him for the the past 3 years. Anyway, I said we will do a trial ride. I was dying. My bumb hurts so bad. Finally after 1 mile I said we have to turn around. I lied to him.... I said I have so much to do at home. My legs, my knees, my bumb and I was so out of breath. I was mortified, I could not keep up with my 8 year old. I felt so awkward. I was so embarressed. So I came home and ate. Ya know, don't feel it stuff it away. I have always been so good at that. Anyway, I did walk 1.75 miles today also. So I have this bitter sweet feeling. I am not happy about how hard it was but I also feel determined to do it more often, not 2 miles. But maybe 1 mile... go 1/2 mile then turn around. I hate being fat. I have never been this fat.

I am sorry everyone, please excuse my little break down. But I really do hate feeling like this. My son is so athletic and I can't do anything with him. Sorry I did it again. Tomorrow will be a better day. I hope my bumb stops hurting by then.

OK, HERE WE GO, Hi, Lynne,angie,joy,sam,fran,mary,trisha,lauralyn and anyone else out there boy its a bit like the Waltons wheres jonboy, well anyway hope your all well I had a great time with my family lynne thanks I have 4 daughters and a son my son is my best mate he is 20 and I can never feel down or discouraged when he,s around he just will not have it he is the regular food police always saying are you really sure you need to eat that I think I better have it instead I don,t want you to feel guilty later I,d never forgive myself, the thing that sucks is he can eat whatever he likes and not gain an ounce I think he must have whollow legs , I love reading all of your posts your all so motivated most of the time and the inspiration is just remarkable I always get a good vibe and sometimes a giggle or a big laugh when I read the stuff you put down lauralyn thanks for being there guys sometimes it helps to know I,m not alone on this journey well I have bent your ears and raved on enough bye for now I KNOW I CAN DO THIS 3 WKS AND 7LBS GONE SO FAR JULIE

Oh I forgot something you should be very proud of your daughter and her room sounds like it will look really cool when it,s finished I,m a scorpioI like w so eird and different. BYE AGAIN FOR REAL THIS TIME JULIE

Good Morning guys, this will be quick because I am about to head out the door to my 8:30 Step N Flex class.

Today marks my one month anniversary for my diet....18 lbs lost so far!!!! I feel better than I ever have in my life!!!

This morning I got scared because my internet was not working....and the first thing I though was omg...what about 3FC???I HAVE to get on there!! I about panicked!!!

Anyways, I have to go now...thanks always for being there for me!!!

Sam

Good afternoon to all of you.

I know waht you mean Sam about OMG, 3FC. I was down stairs just sitting waiting for the time to pass, before it is time to leave for football practice. When I said, OMG I never checked in with all yall. So here I am.

I talk with a counselor as often as I can afford, which is every other week. She gives me such a kick in the pants about everything. Anyway I was able to see her a few days ago and she told me staight out that I do not feel. I run from my feelings.... I eat them away. I have been watching closely, real closely. I do, I really do. I see it with bad feelings, or uncomfortable feelings. I have decided to start writing in a journal. I do not think I am ready for the online journal. Because I have 38yrs of pent up uncomfortable feelings, whatever they may be. I can only try. Like you Laura, I really want to do and need to do both. You and I walk in the same shoes... sometimes when you write I feel like you are writing for me. Everyone always says you should be dating.... I have been divorced for 3 years. I have not been on a date since my husband, I was thinking how lonely I was, how long it has been since I have been touched or touched a man intimately. This sucks, I cannot go here right now. I need to put my sneakers on and take my son to football practice and go walk my 2 miles. I will try to check in later.

Thanks everyone for listening to me again.

Good morning everyone I,t a beautiful day here downunder God,s in his heaven and all is right with the world I wish my scales have gone on vacation they are telling me I have,nt lost anything this week don,t you hate it when they don,t cooperate hope they come back from holiday next week anyway hopw your all doing well I know what you mean Sam I look forward to checking in with you guys at 3fc to you help keep me honest, you hang in there Lynne running away from feelings is something I used to do to but their your feelings and you have to own them and admit them to yourself no one else can do it for you I know its not easy I had a nervous breakdown awhile back from worrying about everybody elses feelings but my own , keep telling yourself your a person too and you,ve a right to your feelings good or bad own them deal with them be kind to yourself don,t judge yourself to harshly treat yourself the way you treat others the way you talk to people on this thread with encouragement and understanding , sorry if I,ve waffled on it,s just that I know how hard it is to get back up if you don,t take care of you, I can I identify with the dating stuff to this is my third marriage if you listen to others and get back out there before YOUR ready you make bad choices you listen to your inner voice and you will know when you want to get back out there and loves funny when your looking for it you can,t find it but when your relaxed and not worrying about being on your for ever it finds you the Gods and the Angels know whats best for you and you,ll know when your ready boy I,ve been long winded today putting in my sixpeniths worth if I sound like I,ve been talking out of my hat please forgive me well I better go before I say anything sillier than I already have bye BLESSED BE JULIE