Hi all,

Not too much going on here. We are having a garage sale tomorrow. Blah. And next week will be a rough week at work. It is a critical week for our company, so I sure hope it goes well. I will basically be stuck in one room each day all week. No fridge. Can you guys give me snacky/lunchy ideas for something I can throw into my back pack and eat throughout the day? I hate to admit, but I don't feel perfectly on game with eating lately. I have been soooo hungry lately. I have no idea why, but it is very annoying. I am trying to be good, but my stomach is grumbling. I am getting enough calories (1800 - 1900), possibly not the best though. Getting about 64 oz of water. Could be more I suppose. Any hunger advice? My days will be at least 12 hours each day next week, and I worry I may eat one of my limbs.

That's about it from here. Congrats to everyone with your goals. I hope we all hit them.

Angie

Angie - sounds like you are addressing your stress beforehand - great job. As for suggesstions - no fridge? - cherry tomatoes, grapes, cheerios is what comes to mind first.

When I have an all day meeting, I sometimes will grab the 100 calorie packs of almonds/walnuts to keep me peppy, along with holding back hunger pains from eating just baby carrots, cut up celery bits, cherry tomatoes etc.

I wish I better ideas for your for actual lunch items but I hope these might be some good snack suggestions for you.

Good luck.

Dani

One suggestion that helps if I'm not really hungry but just think I am: gum.

I bring an insulated bag with a freezer pack to work everyday, so I can pack sandwiches, yogurt, veggies, fruit...

Good luck!

Hiya girls, I'm fed up!!! I had gotten down to 29 pounds down, been doing really well all year with gradually losing weight, anyway, just recently have been eating loads, feeling really hungry and my cals have shot up from around 1,700 to more like 2,700!! And I've put on a few pounds and just feel like this weight loss stuff is going to go on for ever. I wish I had the money to have weight loss surgery as I am doubting my ability to ever consistently lose weight and also keep it off.....not sure where to go from here, I just wish I could get more of this weight off, but I find it impossible to eat less sometimes, just struggle so much with restraining the calories as I work long hard hours as a nurse and when I get to eat seem to want to shovel it in................................................ ........................

anyway, my plans include getting on my cycle again to burn off more cals, tomorrow I am off work so am planning on having a really good calorie day and eat really good food. Just wish this was easier of that I was better at it!!!!!!!

Argh!!!!!

Any input gratefully received!! x

Hey ladies, a quick flyby post for me..

On my family trip in New York state, having a good time. I've been super active and even managed a slight sun burn on our outing yesterday. Since getting here I've been walking, walking, walking. Chasing kids, chasing the dog, cleaning, cooking...etc. Awesome!

I love being this active. It makes me so happy that I can do this now. Before at 340+ pounds I would wear out and actually suffer physically to just prepare dinner or lunch for people. Now I can stand all day! lol I did get tired and a bit worn out in the evening, but I kept on!

Going home today...hoping my cat is okay. We left her home alone with extra food and water as it was just a weekend away.

Hope everyone is good! *HUGS*

Hi Everyone,

Another bad sinus headache yesterday all day kept me pretty still. Today the headache is starting up but I am trying so hard not to let it get me down. We went to church at a different time today. Instead of the 10:40 a.m. service we went to the 8:40 a.m. service. Joel is trying to help bring me out of my shell so after church we went into the multi purpose room for coffee and cookies, I did eat a cookie I confess. It made me feel quite ill so no more of that. We got to know the base player a bit better. Very nice man.

Sharon: I guess struggling for me isn't that different than struggling for you. I do struggle to exercise daily and to not eat things my body doesn't need. I do have a plan starting tomorrow to write every single thing down that I put into my mouth again. Mostly to be sure I am gettnig thre right amounts of protein and water. I have been feeling pretty weak lately and light headed so I think I am lacking nutrients. So sorry that your weight is up a bit hon. Hang in there.

Catherine: I hope the meds regulate themselves to your body soon and you are feeling better.

Catwuv: I think for me instead of anger that makes me want to eat it is panic and fear. I am so afraid to fail which just sucks. I wish you all the best and hope that you are doing better. Hugs.

Cyn: How are you feeling sweetie?

Dani: You can look on the top of the 300 club postings where there is a thread that says biggest losers and my story is in there. If you have any questions or want to know more, just ask.

Angie: I think the ladies gave you some great advice. String cheese is another favorite for me. I also, like Heather take an insulated cool lunch box with cottge cheese and blueberries, laughing cow cheese and one serving of rice cakes or soy cakes, grapes, jerky, almonds, etc. Good luck hon.

Emily: sweet em, So sorry that you are struggling right now. I wish that you could find a program that fits what you need to help you achieve your goals. You have done so many wonderful things; gotten your nursing career going, helping other people daily. I wish I cold help you to see how wonderful you are and how you can help yourself. Hugs sweetie.

Well, Joel and I are going to go for a bike ride. I'm looking so forward to it I have to say. It is a beautiful day here and there is a Post Falls Days program going on in one of the parks. Lots of arts and crafts and also some carnival type rides. We may go there or we may go up by lake Coeur d' Alene for a bike ride. The whole thing is that we need to get out and ride while it is nice weather.

Blessings all,
Annie

Sucks. I spent 3 hrs at the office yesterday, and likely 8 today. Unscheduled, unpaid, just catching up. Sucks to be on salary sometimes. But since there's so much unemployment out there, I feel obliged.

Ughhh.

Emily - if you're on your feet all day maybe your body is trying to tell you that 1700 isn't enough. I tend to eat 2000 cals a day, and 2300 on days I lift weights. However, if I was back at the job where I was on my feet all day I'd probably be trying more calories. Maybe try a controlled increase of calories for a week and see how you do. When I'm doing well (ie. sticking to the plan) I also usually take a week off every 12 weeks, and eat a little more. The theory is to let hormone levels reset. Although sometimes I think it's more of a mental break than anything else.

To everyone else, just a big I think I've been pretty quiet the last week or so, mainly because I don't have much to say. The end of school was followed by lots of garden work, and now... it's kind of quiet. It's not even warm enough to need daily watering, and not much is growing fast, so little trimming. So I think I'm just keeping myself busy doing little things here and there, which mainly keeps me off the computer. Although really, I sometimes just don't have anything to add.

Hope that everyone is having a good Sunday. I tried to talk myself out of working out (we had company for lunch but they left early enough). So now I'm trying to convince myself not to have a nap!

Hi ladies,

It's a beautiful day here but I have been inside doing personal grooming and beautification activities such as coloring my hair. I have to spend the next few hours getting ready for my interviews next week. One hiring manager requested samples of some of my work.

Eating has been up and down. I am losing and gaining the same 5 pounds but at least I am not still piling on additional pounds. I met my exercise goal last week so that is something.

Angie: protein helps to keep me full. Also the Kashi bars do an amazing job as a snack, as they are full of fiber. They'd be great for your upcoming week.

Jacquie: It is great to feel the stamina increase. I love it.

Emily: Try increasing the calories and see how it works for you.

Cyn: Hope you are feeling better today

Carol: I love the strength and confidence in your new attitude. You are doing such a great job.

Annie: I know when I start pulling into my shell, forcing myself into situations where I have to interact with people really helps.