I just got back in...cramming down half of a ham and cheese sandwich while I'm typing.

Well, I had lost 7 lbs since I was there last time, slow and steady..that's me!

My blood pressure was 120/80 that was good. Blood work will be back tomorrow. She said she thought I was doing just fine. That's nice to hear, especially when I feel like I always have so much wrong with me!

My next appointment is in November. I want to be down 10+ pounds when I see her again.

Ok..got to get back to work.

Susie

P.S. Annie: I find that the best way to get started with exercise is just to start doing it. When I don't feel like working out I tell myself, to go for a 10 min walk and if I want to stop after that, then ok. I usually am ready to keep going after the 10 min. Hope that helps you a little bit to get motivated!

Wow, congrats on the weight loss Susie. That is wonderful. Thanks for the tip on exercising, that sounds like something I can do.

Hey All,
I won the pop tarts battle but lost a different one today. I even did the talking to myself thing and even thought that I should post here. I really fought with myself on this one but I guess it is all about win some and lose some. I am trying so hard but I woke up feeling defeated this morning when I sneaked a peek at the scale and it showed a pound up. I really need to crack down harder I guess. Anyway that's what got me today. I started thinking bad thoughts about never being able to do this and before I knew it the big plate of pasta (comfort food) was down my throat. Afterwards I really felt awful physically and mentally and I knew that I would so why do I keep doing this to myself. I feel a little better now. If I could find a positive (because I have to change my thinking about this process) it would be that I really did struggle with it instead of just eating mindlessly and I reached out here, albeit late, but still a reach. My next meal will be a better meal for me.
Susie- Congrats on the weight loss and especially on the good health. I am proud of you and you inspire me.
Holly- Good job on the healthy choices. I always feel better and do better when I have fresh groceries in the house. Sounds like you really are doing well with your plan.
Annie- I really have trouble with the exercise thing too and Susie gave good advice to just do it. I have been thinking about taking the dog and kids for a walk for days but haven't. Thinking is not going to do anything for me except make me feel bad that I didn't do it. Starting tomorrow I will go out for a walk around the cul-de-sac and see what happens from there. You said South Beach right? How is that working for you?
Have a great evening everyone.
Sue

Hello to Everyone,
Remember today is a new day and if you didn't stay on program yesterday, you can today! So let's go gals!

Last night my workout partner and I decided to add 5 more pounds to every thing that we had been lifting.

WOW! I sure can feel it today. That got me thinking. You know when we have so much to loose, we think "What's five pounds" when that's what we lost in a months time. Well, I can tell you that today my body can really feel those 5 lbs. If you don't think it makes a big difference on your body to loose 5 lbs, just carry around a 5lb bag of potatoes all day, then see how much lighter and easier you move the next day when you aren't carrying it around. Just something to think about!

Have a good day.

Susie

That's food for thought, Susie.

I am overwhelmed today by all the things I need to get done.The hard part is squeezing it in around 4 kids and all their needs.
I better get moving!
I ate at bedtime last night and I am disappointed with myself. I will try to be stronger today.
Be healthy and good to yourselves today Gals!

Good Morning Everyone
Today will be a good day for all because we will make it so! Today I will:
Eat OP
Take a walk
Drink water
Have a great one.
Sue

Good morning all, haven't posted in awhile because I haven't really HAD anything to post! I was in one of those frustrating inbetween periods, you know, when you feel like you're never going to lose any more weight? Well, it finally broke, yay! I can tell you, it really sucks trying to stay on plan when you don't lose a pound for a month! Finally I lost 6 pounds all at once! Yay, relief! How is everyone doing? I'm off to class now, I hope everyone is well, just checking in ^_^

All have a great day!!!

I got most of my stuff done by noon and with absolutely no stress!!!
I have eaten well and had lots of water. Still have 3 things for after dinner but I am feeling in control!!
The house smells devine. I just finished 2 batches of garlic dills.MMMMMMM!
Hope everyone is having a great day!

Good Morning All,
Hope everyone had a good day OP yesterday. I finally got through a day without being attacked by the pantry or fridge. Tomorrow will be my weigh in and I think I will not show much progress as far as weight loss but I think I have come a long way in getting my act together for the long haul. Tonight we are going to the county fair which is always an eating extravaganza. I am going to try making good choices but it will be hard.
Kamitwi- Great job with the loss. Patience is certainly the key. Keep it up.
Holly- The pickles sound great. Sounds like you had a great day.
Susie- Great work with your workout. You are right 5 pounds makes a big difference.
Annie-Were you able to get some exercise in? How is it going w/ South Beach?

Hello Everyone!!

Sounds like everyone is doing a great job with staying OP. Wonderful. Ashamed to say I have not exercised AT ALL. It is really not lack of motivation, it is time need to do it. Still doing great on South Beach, not cheated even once. My first weigh in will be on Saturday, 28th. I can't really tell if I am losing or my brain is just saying I am, and I am believing it. I hope I won't be dissappointed. Took my daughter to college on this past Sunday, and I miss her terribly. She is a freshman. I have managed to tear up every day since she left. My 16 yr old son just laughs at me. I think it is his way of dealing with it. The three of us are very close. Anyway, enough babbling. I am looking forward to being slim and trim, and I keep telling myself that.

Have a wonderful day.

Annie

Hello,
It's good to see the board so active today. When you come here and there are so many posts it really helps to keep a person motivated and moving along in this race! and if you come and no one has posted, remember that usually means there are struggles going on with the rest of us, so post up and get us going again!

I got my blood work back yesterday. My total chlosteral was 164 and my sugars were 80. The doctor said that was good. It's nice to know that I'm working toward healthy along with working toward thin. That reminds me, does anyone read The Skinny Daily posts" that are on this board? I have them emailed to me (that's how I found this site). She just had a post about Goals..I think it's worth reading.

Another good one she recently posted was about Non Scale Victories. That's a good one too.

Hopefully each week as you stay on plan the scales will show your effort, but there are times they don't and that can be a realy downer. So, having a different way to look at it is very helpful to staying on track so that next week the scales will show what you want them to show.

Well, my lunch hour is almost over with, so I better get going.

I hope that the rest of the day is good for everyone; if not...change it so it is!

Remember if you need us...reach out we are here and if you don't make sure you are the hand that's reaching out. We all go through this cycle.

Susie

It is a real motivation to see all the posts. Being new here you realize that you are not alone.
having an ok week, not bindging but not really eating too healthy. And I can't find the motivation to go to Curves. Why is the weight so easy to go on but so darn hard to come off.
I liked the one comment above about not having the attack of the refidge or pantry. Evenings are usually worse for me in that department because of all the stress with the kids.

Can't wait to see my scale go below 200 for the first in over 9 yrs!!!

sw265/cw262/gw165

1st goal 250 by halloween
2nd goal 240 by new years

then anything under 200 will be fabulous!!!!

HI Gals!
My weight was the same at TOPS last night.
I ate late in the evening again. I have been staying up after midnight all week. I get up at 6:30. It is not enough sleep but I seem to need the time just for me.I have eaten every night hence the no loss I'd guess. we eat dinner at 5:30 and then around 11 I have a snack. The success in this is that I am not binging or eating tons or bad choices. I have yogurt, low fat cheese, fruit or something like that and I can stop.
I am feeling down today ( might be a little pms).I will rest while the babies are sleeping. The older kids are outside.
we are having a family portrait done on Saturday. I am bummed that I haven't lost more weight. it was a mini goal for me.Everyone tells me I look nice and I do think I am attractive. I just wish I was a smaller attractive woman.
I will go tidy the kitchen and then have a healthy snack!

Welcome Skinny!
Thanks for the inspiring post ~ Susie!
Annie! hope you found the missing motivation!
Suzi~Good luck at the fair and congrats for statying outa the cupboard yesterday!!

Holly: Don't get discourged! You have to celebrate all those other successes and sometimes they don't show up at the scale. Also, you said you might be having PMS..that can through the scales off...it will show next week. Just stick to what you are doing..it's the right thing.

Skinny: Welcome to the board. We are glad to have you!

Holly- Please keep your chin up. Staying the same may seem discouraging but it is a great success. You are such a great inspiration and you are doing excellent with your plan. A few late low fat snacks is just a change that your body hasn't adjusted to yet. You are controlling what you eat, not binging, and making healthy choices. This is your true success. Don't deny the good, healthy snacks or you might find yourself looking for the bad choices. Your body and the scale will catch up.
Susie- That bloodwork result is terrific. Your efforts are really paying off in a big way because your body is at a healthy state. Talk about a non scale victory! Keep up the great work. I am striving to eat healthy and get my weight under control because I have just been diagnosed with high cholesterol and high blood pressure and I know it is because of my weight. So you are proof positive for me that it can be done.
Skinny- Welcome. I hope you find the motivation you need here.
Have a great night everyone.
Sue