Me,too....having a crappy week! The snacks left over from the weekend have killed my diet! Every day, I "justified" just having a "little" (yeah, right). And of COURSE, I just could NOT throw out perfectly good food. So, I just couldn't stand it any longer..... you know what I did?? I sat down last night and ATE every.... last.... morsel. In some bizarre way, I am relieved! Now it is all gone, albiet via my stomach, but it's not here to tempt me anymore. And so, today, I have been doing very well. I just have to get a few good days under my belt and I think I'll be ok. Geeeesh!

Sweetpea

Oh, sweetpea! That's exactly how I felt about the beer in my fridge, had to get rid of it all so I could not see it and want it (unfortunately I ordered more cause I was not quite done that night and I am back to having a few left over, geesh does it ever end if I don't stop it?)

February so far has been good for me and I think it's because it was one year ago this month that I started this journey and back than I was thinking that by now I would have met my goal and even been maintaining for a while. Well now that it has not happened and I still have so much to go I feel motived that I will not be having this conversation next year! I have lost and gained so many pounds this past year that I lost count. We can do this and we have proven that we can....just keep strong!!!!!!! and keep together!

Take Care

Dale

Well, I wieghed in on my scale at home and... I'm up a pound. Meh. I didn't do well this week, too much running around led to too much eating out which led me to overeat a bit. But today is the start of a new diet week for me and I'm glad.

I agree bleh!

I am also up a pound. I so wanted to get to 183 for V-day, but instead of down i went up. (185)

I think I know what has been going on. I did really well in Jan. Then I got into this (without knowing) I'm doing good this extra peice of chocolate won't hurt. WRONG It didn't show up right away, but 2 weeks in and it begins to show on the scale. Well I'm onto me and I'm not going to let it set me back. (I think someone else mentioned this same situation a couple days ago...I hear ya sister)

I love hearing everyones updates, you all make me feel like i'm not alone and that other people feel the same way I do.

T

Well, I had one day in good (yesterday) and that felt pretty good. I got up this morning ready to hit the treadmill and get moving, but I just didn't. Once again, I felt I had too many other things to do...and how can I fit it in... an hour of exercise and 30 minutes to shower and dress. I had dishes to do and the house to pick up and get to work. Then, of course, I felt guilty and like a failure and so let's just chuck the day...I can't do this...this is too hard. I hate myself. Words I am sure spoken by everyone here at one time or another. I just can't get back my edge. Willpower. Whatever it is called. Now I have Valentine's Day LOOMING over my head, knowing the there will be treat bags (from the kids) in the house and another birthday this weekend. I just need another DAY ONE. I feel like a wreck. I love you all and am so glad you are here. If there is any one of you that can spare some one on one with me, I really need it. No one to talk to here, either they have no weight issues or they do and are in denial. Thanks for listening.

Sweetpea

P.S. Disregard my signature below.....at this point, I have NO idea what is should read as I haven't weighed in for a while.

well i weighed myself this morning and i have officially lost 17 lbs! which was my initial short term weight loss goal! i had planned to loose it by march 31st, but i'll take the accomplishment early! also i have lost my 5 lbs. for the month! this is where my obsessive compulsive disorder comes in rather handy. today i am shampooing my carpets! so much fun. and i'm going to shampoo the couch. how i do love a clean house!
i hope everyone else's day goes well! just remember that hard work does pay off!

Way to go Knittin kitten! Wish I could get off my keister and lose my last 10 lbs

Sweetpea - don't give up girl! I have been going through the same type of thing for the last 2 weeks - thinking "ah screw it" but I have been plugging along. Get through Valentine's day then make a new plan, clear all the crap out of the house and into the garbage! It doesn't matte if you waste the $ it is better than wasting your health!

Maybe putting the kids goodies out of sight or in a locked cupboard that only your DH has access to so that he can dole out the treats would help?

Or maybe you could try putting the whole house on a healthy eating plan with healthy snacks and allow the kids a treat on the weekend? Or maybe baking up low-fat versions of cookies and brownies etc. would be a way to try new things out.

Hang in there

I'm sorry you've had it so rough Sweet Pea. Believe me I understand. I tend to stay away from posting when I'm having my worst troubles but really thats when I should be posting more. Don't beat yourself up. This is VERY hard work. You just have to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start over again. One day at a time sounds cliche but its true. Just because you have one bad day (or 30) doesn't mean its over.

CONGRATULATIONS KNITTIN KITTEN!

I think my scale is lying to me. It said 185 this morning. My weekend probably didn't have time to catch up with me yet. haha I ate so much food. I had my weekend out with my sweetie. We went to the restaurant at reunion tower. Probably some of the best food I have ever had in my life. We kind of pigged out yesterday too at the hotel buffet and then dinner out. So my belly feels huge and my pants are tight. But that was probably the best weekend we have had in quite a while. It was so worth it. I have to remind my self of that when my fat catches up with me. haha I brought my clothes to workout tonight. Back on the wagon. Going to buy healthy food to cook when I get paid tomorrow and try to go to the Y as many days as possible. No weights for now. My shoulders and back are very sore from carrying bags and stuff from the hotel to the inconvenient parking way down the street. Who knew I was so out of shape! hahaha Take care everyone. Happy Valentines Day!

Well Huzzah!!!! I am down a pound this week

Mauvais ~ I have put my whole household on the "healthy" eating plan- I basically just quit buying any junk and stopped staying overstocked on "quicky" things in the freezer like buffalo wings, pizza, ect. no chips, chocolate, ice cream- only diet soda, fruit and yougurt for snacks, and my whole house is losing weight. DD has lost 7 pounds, DS is maintaining and DH has lost about 5+. It is just easier to make them all eat healthier and do an occasional lets go out to eat for a treat.

I am not sure if it is the new medicine that I have been on the last 3-4 weeks or if it is my newest way of eating but I am down another 3 pounds since last post. Went to the MD yesterday for a checkup on the med and he was like hmmm you lost 7 pounds in 3 weeks this concerns me I was like hmmm well I think it rocks!!!!

This AM I am down to 147.5 only 2.5 pounds from my Feb goal I am really excited! This is really the best I have done in several years, I am basically eating what I want just in much smaller quantities and I never feel hungry, I make it a goal to always leave food on my plate and I never go back for seconds. Still no organized exercise maybe one day it will happen I feel really flabby so it is going to have to happen sooner than later.

Keep on truckin guys.

Hugs to all,
Amy

Yep! My DH eats what I eat (except for his cola consumption). It just makes it easier and he likes my cooking so it works out okay. He has his own treat cupboard and I have mine stocked with popcorn, popcorn seasonings, WW 2 point bars etc.

Funny, I just noticed the big jar of candy on my kitchen counter this morning - it hasn't been touched since Hallowee'n

I skipped my weigh-in last week due to Strep Throat, and I don't trust my own scale, so I'll have to wait until Friday to find out if I'm up or down at all. I have been exercising a lot more lately, though. And I'll definitely get my 140 minutes in by the end of this week. I've made a resolution for Lent to give up eating out on my lunch hour two days and week and to work out at the nearby Y during the lunch hour instead. I went today and I felt really good about it. Of course I splurged a little at dinner last night, so I've got to get back OP to see a loss this week.

Keep up the great work chicks!

You ladies are fabulous! Keep up the good work!

Mauv, you mention popcorn seasonings - what do you season your popcorn with? This Xmas I made some popcorn sprinkles for gifts, and they went over big - there was a chili one, and an onion one, and I got a cheesy one from Cabot. SUPER yummy. I still have the recipes I came up with, if you're interested.

I felt good today, since I got up and exercised this morning. I've been Off The Gosh Darn Plan Again today - but I've eaten more veggies than yesterday, and I am pleased that I worked out. It felt good to move again. Also, last night for V-Day, made the DH some low-fat fettucini alfredo with salmon and broccoli. Turned out pretty good, especially since I used a recipe out of a 'culinary mystery' novel by Diane Mott Davidson. Poor DH, he's hurting after a tumble down our porch steps this weekend. I can't say "I told you so," even if I did mention several times that I thought the steps were slippery and should be sanded, because he's in pain. Poor thing. Lots of hot water bottles, Advil and careful massages later, we hope he'll be okay in a day or two.

Take care, all!
Solarmama

Thanks for all the advise and moral support. I'm doing better now, except I have a cold and have no appetite. The boys were really good about their Valentine's Day treat bags and put them out of sight. I am back on track today and will work hard all week. I'll weigh in on Saturday and see where I am. I don't have very many tempting foods in the house.....it was the Superbowl leftovers that set me off. This cold has kept me down and I'm just trying to rest up and get over it quickly. I wish there was a pill that dulls your senses like a cold does. Wouldn't THAT be nice!

Sweetpea