Woke up and was still 176. Had an OP day and got in an hour of exercise but still feel like I am retaining water. I am happy that I am losing still but my 14s are starting to get loose and I am freaking out because I only have 1 pair of size 12 jeans and the cut is harder to fit into right away. Although...I haven't tried them on in a while, so who knows

Been doing okay OP wise. Just am still very tired from finals and being sick. Now Hubby is horribly sick. I'm looking forward to doing not very much this weekend and enjoying my break from homework until mid-January. My pants were annoying me quite a bit today AGAIN practically falling down. I don't know if they're just stretched out or what is up with me and pants lately. I can't seem to find a good fit. I'm going to wash them and hopefully start putting them in the dryer will do the trick since I do not want to buy more clothes.

Congrats to all the people that have seen the scale move! I think my turn will be coming soon hopefully.

rudolph, help! I need you, buddy, I am slipping! I want to at least have my healthy habits firmly in place before going home next week...

Hey RUDOLPH ain't no Magic CAT

OH...wait....there is a guarantee here isn't there

I think the TEAM realizes that the holidays are upon us and we may not quite reach or stay on our goals.

SO WHAT!! It's just a few days...we can't allow a few mistakes to...

#1 ~RUIN OUR HOLIDAYS

OR

ALLOW US TO "SETTLE IN" WITHOUT A FIGHT EITHER!!

Ask not what your can do for you....but ask yourself...."What am I going to do..THIS YEAR...THIS HOLIDAY SEASON...That I will be proud of!"

We are not perfect people...but we can always keep moving forward in the battle!

Now then...how do I explain the 4 pieces of x-large pizza I had tonight?

... and the donut from my well-meaning roommate this morning?

Jogging in the park tomorrow morning? definitely!!

One great thing about being at my parent's place next week will be the dog - he loves going for walks w/ me or running around in the backyard. I've been offering to walk people's dogs here, but so far no one's taken me up on it. I want to try to volunteer w/ an animal rescue group when I come back - I used to work in a vet clinic and I miss the daily canine interactions a lot!

C'mon people. Donuts and Pizza?? Gimme a break! A baked chicken breast and broccoli is so much better tasting! *being totally sarcastic here*.. :-) There is this great donut shop on my way to work too. The beginning of the school year until about two weeks ago I was getting one every day since I was not planning for breakfast since it's been so long since I've been on a routine work schedule like this now. Before I wasn't hungry for breakfast and now by the time I get to work at 7:15am I am! So now I've been bringing snack bars, portable easy quick things to eat for breakfast. I also just portioned out my yummy turkey chili into individual servings and froze it since I would be eating chili for the next four days if I didn't do that! :-) So when I have a craving for some chili I can just pull some out and thaw it.

Iriswhispers-That is a great idea to volunteer and walk dogs! I wish I could do that. My dog hates walking. As soon as we get somewhere that we've not been before he freaks out and goes rigid and will not move and then I have to pick him up and carry him and 15 pounds does get heavy after awhile! He's pretty little too so fortunately he doesn't require much exercise like a big dog would and we just throw a ball around inside for about 30 minutes to an hour.

mmm... I had a really healthy day of cookies and sushi yesterday lets see what happens today?...

I'm about to head out to a party, so posting here to see if I can hold myself accountable: 2 drinks max, ONE plate of food and no mindless munching!! and If I must indulge in dessert to take a small piece.

Happy Saturday TEAM RUDOLPH

Well I weighed in up another pound this morning at 177! I am pretty sure that means I am up three pounds since I started this thread

I have no idea why

I am getting my miles in..... 2 or three days a week...

I would get more miles in but I have a 75 mile each way commute to work right now..... pretty sure the treadmill in your garage gym doesn't close!

I am eating healthy for the most part..... even had some extra helpings of that "healthy" burrito dinner a few days ago...oh and an extra pizza slice of tha healthy.... pepperoni pizza last night

I have cut my alcohol intake in half!..... hummm...half of 6 is still 3...

I can still fit in my "skinny" pants..... sure you can dude...but can you freakin' breath?

lol today was almost as bad: Fruit Snacks (ie gushers and fruit by the foot), Grilled Cheese from Jack in the Box, and cookies.. *sigh* Not to mention the chocolate milk...

hahaha... What am I, 12????? Geez... I need to eat like an ADULT!

EZ
You thread up above was amusing.. and constructive! At least you arn't living in an illusion of justifications! hehe

Sometimes I have a few days where I just can't control myself.. and down goes a container.. a BIG container of peanut butter and chocolate icecream and wendy's.. but i get back on track and I surpass where i was before I gorged and gained those extra pounds.

Don't let it get out of control and remember how good youfeel when they weight goes down!


Now that i mentioned that dang icecream, i better go change into my pjs soim tempted to go out and buy some!!! hehe

Woke up at 8am starving so me and Hubby went to Denny's. We usually go to IHOP once every couple of months but decided to try Denny's instead. I asked for a to go box before I even started eating and halved my portions. I still didn't finish my plate whoohoo. Then went to Target to do some grocery shopping plus getting gift bags and wrapping paper for christmas gifts. Got some cute holiday earrings and a reindeer brooch pin for this coming week for work as well. I'm going to try to get an hour's worth of walking in today to help make up for Denny's.

have a great Sunday~!

Haven't felt like posting because this weight loss thing is nothing but a big flop these days. I can't seem to lose no matter what I do. I took a break, no diff. I workout hard, no diff. I am going to try upping calories to 1500 and see what happens. Man, I could not be any more frustrated if I tried. Sorry for the grumps.

Keep up the good work everyone.

Well today hasn't been a good OP day but did get a lot of walking in. Right now I'm just sick to my stomach. I went and visited with my mom today and she had some more bad health news to tell me. She is now considered terminal with her cancer. I just kind of listened and didn't really ask questions. So I'm not sure what to feel right now. I am in the middle of wanting to have a crying fit/tantrum OR just be mad and beat the stuffing out of something.

I hope everyone has had a better day than me.

Oh Sweetie...It has been 20 years but I was in your shoes when my dad told me he was terminal.

You can be mad...cry...throw a tantrum....whatever you need to do....but mostly sweetie you need to spend as much time with your mom as you can...life still gets in the way too...remember that...but just do what you can to make your mom's last days as comfortable as possible.

You, as sad as it is, have the chance to say good-bye.

A man about 20 miles from me went to work last Monday....a military jet fighter went through his house killing his wife, mil and daughters....he said good-bye that morning...gave her a kiss.

There is no comparison...but you, although dealt a lousy hand, have a chance to spend time with mom...as I did with my dad. He lived almost 1.5 years longer than they gave him. I pray the same or better hand is dealt for you and your mom.

As you know...always in my prayers! HUGS X MUCHO!!