I think I'm going to take a look at the Tom Venuto book too. Thanks for the suggestion.

I think I may just be at my *GOAL*....I have not been formally "dieting" since February and have stayed right about 160 so I am officially changing my goal weight to 160. I have also had most of the people that I know tell me that I look FINE/GREAT right where I am. So if I drop a couple more pounds no biggie, but if I dont that is FINE also.....woohooo I MADE IT!!!!

55 pounds! That's amazing! Congratulations!

Congrats

Susan - BFFM is it worth the $$$? I always thought it felt like a bit of a scam, but now I know about Tom I think it might be worth it. how much was it if you don't mind me asking, and is it worth it?

Congrats Gonnaloseit!!!!

I noticed something yesterday that made me sooo happy. I actually have muscle definition in my legs!! Thigh and calf. Woohoo!!!!! I knew that my arms were coming along nicely and now so are my legs. Next up I want to see some abs! Thank you pilates!!!!

Gaylyn

The ebook to down load with tons of extras right now is $39.95.

Muscle definition?? Yahoo! Gaylyn you do good!

Where is everybody? Reading? Isn't it awesome!

I'm having computer problems. Everytime I am about to submit a post the darn thing over heats. At least it is still under warranty.

Anywho, I've tried to congratulation Gaylyn and GonnaLooseitagain several times over the last couple of days. So, a little late, but CONGRATULATIONS you two!

Gonnalooseitagain, I'm glad you were flexible enough to change your goal weight. I think all too often we get stuck on reaching a certain number and don't take the time to look up to see where we actually are. I imagine a lot of us reach our goal body much sooner than we reach our goal weights.

Gaylyn, sounds like you are transforming yourself into exactly what you want to be. Good for you. Keep up those pilates, they must be working!

I'm doing great - food is perfectly under control and exercise has been awesome. Two days down....a lifetime to go! We have a birthday party to go to today. It is a pizza party and I'm really looking forward to it. I'm feeling so in control and I know I won't even be tempted by the goodies. I love when that happens because it really helps build my confidence for future social situations when I might not be feeling so secure.

I don't like reading self-help/weight loss books but I am definately going to pick up the 3fc book. The pool opens today so I'll have a chance to read while the kiddie's swim. Ahhh, I love summer!

Keep up the good work everyone!

Last night I was wrapped up watching Dr Who, then today I have been green-belted Ooooh Matron! and they gave me a nice big trophy for being "Student of the Year" I celebrated with a shop at the cheapest shop in town £2 T-shirts and £10 dresses, that's $1 and $5!!! And I bought myself a Subway, I was very restrained on both counts, I have been known to spend £80 on millions of clothes in the cheap shop, however I spent just £16.50 and in Subway I resisted the cookies. Just didn't want one! I even bought Phish Food to celebrate and it's still in the freezer... Very strange! I might have a bit later, but I'm not hungry now having just had bacon and eggs and mushrooms!

I am going off to read my funny "You are addicted to food and must have one or all three of the following, Hypoglycemia, Candida and Food Intolerances" I'm sticking with it, I'm sure there's some gems in their somewhere, even if I don't THINK I'm addicted to food (esp sugar) and I'm probably not hypoglycemic or have candida or food intolerances We'll see!

Have a lovely bank holiday weekend everyone - I'm bridesmaid shopping tomorrow! I have a lovely outfit that I want to wear too, I'll take some pics!

Student of the Year! We're proud of you!

I want to go shopping with Jenfrus! It's lovely and hot here today. I went through all of the shorts in my cupboard and only one pair fit! Oh I have stretchies for biking etc but only one pair good enough for 'town'.

It's a double edged sword really. I'm happy as blazes that everything is too big but ...

Oooo the clothing thing again!! I have to go to church and there's a potluck after. I'm hoping that in the next 15 minutes or so ... something I forgot I had will jump out of the closet.

And as for my experiment yesterday .... DO OVER!
I was trying to get my calories in/calories out close to the same (with excellent percentages) and then make the deficit with cardio and weights. But I ate too much.
I was doing fine, eating every couple of hours, until about supper. My percentages were not good and it never pays for me to try to 'eat to correct' and I was restless.
So I'll perservere today, even through the potluck, and I should have a better report tomorrow.

Wow! Student of the Year? That is AWESOME! I'm not surprised at all. Just reading your posts makes it clear that they would be hard pressed to find anyone more dedicated to kickboxing than you. Good job, 2frus!

Susan, experiments usually to boil down to trial and error. You'll get the details worked out! And I hope a long lost outfit jumps right out at you! But, even if you have to wear something that is too big...there are worse things that could happen. It is certainly better than facing a closet full of clothes that are too snug.

We had a great day at the pool yesterday. My oldest son finally gave up his mask and snorkel and started swimming with plain old goggles. All of this stems from his little brother accidently going under, realizing it wasn't so bad, and asking for some goggles. As soon as he put them on he was underwater swimming like a fish. Big brother got a little jealous of all the attention so he stepped up to the plate and started swimming freestyle. They are both going to have a lot more fun this summer - they are already making up diving games and racing for quarters at the bottom of the pool. Their sister is still content just to sit in her swim ring and watch the show. Anyway, all that to say that what a work out I got! Now that they like going under I was their raft - they would hang on and I would have to swim them across the pool. I was sore after my workout at the gym the other day but it is nothing compared to how my arms felt this morning!

I noticed something interesting yesterday at the pool. My idea of what constitutes a "good" body has seriously changed. I've suspected that my standards had gotten higher but swimsuit season leaves no question as to just how high. There are women at the pool who, last year, made me think I want THAT. I saw them yesterday for the first time since last summer and thought I want BETTER than that. They haven't changed and I'm not judging their physique - they still look fine. But now that I've practically got what I wanted last year I want more! It is very motivating in that I feel so confident that I can have the body I want if I work for it. I don't think I was 100% convinced of that this time last year.

My calories have been spot on for the past three days and exercise is right where I want it to be. I feel sooooo good. For the first time in a while I'm actually making a conscious effort to lose weight. I've had weeks here and there recently that I felt good about my efforts but in the bottom of my heart I knew I was trying to fake it until I made it. Well, I think all that faking has finally paid off!

Have a great day everybody! Keep up the hard work!

Congrats 2 frus!!!!! WTG! Student of the Year. That's awesome.

Susan~~Good luck with your experiment today. Have fun at the potluck.

lucky~~I know my body perceptions of other people have changed too. My best friend to me now looks a little chunky and I always envied her body before. It's amazing how things change. How old are your kids? My dd is 7 1/2 and can swim on her own. It makes life that much simpler at the pool.

Well I'm proud to report that I didn't gain an ounce this weekend! Looking forward to moving my ticker into the 140's hopefully this week.

Gaylyn

Gaylyn, my oldest son is 7 1/2 and our youngest son and daughter are 5 1/2. I can tell already how much easier this summer is going to be now that I have two swimming on their own. Our oldest was doing it last year but didn't like taking off his mask since it covered his nose. He finally figured out that water doesn't get in unless you suck it up and that even if you do suck some water up it isn't THAT bad. It is funny that you say you see your best friend as chunky now. It is my sister (whose body I have aspired to for as long as I can remember) who made me realize how much progress I've made. She isn't chunky weight wise but she definately needs to hit the weights and do some ab work. In fact, I was thinking yesterday that my body, although about 20 pounds heavier than hers, looks better because of all the weight work I've done. And, again, I don't mean that as an insult to her...just that I've always wanted what she has, now I think I'm close if not there, and I STILL am not done yet! But next summer....watch out!

Well, girls, I just got back from bathing suit shopping. It was a much different experience than say, two years ago. Not nearly as traumatic!

Have a great day all!

My computer was doing that overheating thing yesterday! So annoying!

I'm trying to get caught up a little before I go to work. Have a good day everyone!