I'm still here. Still sticking to the plan. So tired today from lack of sleep. I've finally mustered enough grit to go do my 30min aerobics. Gotta be able to X that off the list today. Hmmm....there may be a connection between late night exercise and lack of sleep. Always learn the hard way, I do.

I've decided my scale is male. No matter how I plead, it just thumbs its nose at me and goes in whatever direction it wants. (Was that sexist?? OK, it's a teenager, then. But don't tell my DS--he'd be insulted!) Up 2 this morn--paying for that calorie creep over the weekend, I'm sure.

I hope that getting this fat off is not going to be like giving my little boys a haircut! Then again, if all my fat cells ran away and hid under the bed, that would be super fantastic!

Few more posts and I'll get a tracker. Something cool to play with!

Hope everyone stays on track. Don't be defeated by a bird! Or a pumpkin!

Happy almost Turkey Day!

What's your game plan?

I am baking pumpkin cheescake today, cornbread for the stuffing and cutting up the butternut squash that it will be ready for cooking tomorrow.

Otherwise my plan for today

Weight 154.8
Exercise walk 5 miles and upper body toning

I am doing a 24 hour fast today. I ate last night around 6 pm.

Sending to all

I've never joined in on the 40 somethings chat but wanted to finally jump in and say hello. I am 47, and have an 8 year old and a 10 year old. I've been dieting since they were born. sigh. I really want to make progress and finally do this. I am looking forward to chatting with other people in my age group and finding tips on how to walk this journey successfully!

chickadee2 This thread has some amazing ladies in it and you will find loads of support here to start dropping those unwanted pounds and also for everyday life hurdles.

Here we are on Turkey Eve. Sum38, I love your idea of a 24 hour fast! I'm calorie cycling today and keeping it light. I went out last night with my bestie and had a super fun girls night. I don't even want to know how many calories I ate! If I don't do something smart here quickly, the scale will know.... After tomorrow, I hope to resume more routine eating again.

Welcome chickadee!!!! This is a great board!

Well tomorrow will be a day of eating....I'm waking up super early to start cooking for just me and the kids..def a first! Turning a new leaf on Friday.....going to challenge myself to stay OP until Christmas!

hi, everyone! I hope I can join a 40-something group, too! I'm a little late in the game for this month, I realize, but this is the first holiday season that I'm going to be VERY conscious of trying to watch what I'm eating most days.

Oh, tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I'm going to eat whatever, but from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas, I plan to watch calories. This will be a HUGE challenge, as I love holiday parties, cookies, etc.

Greetings chickadee2!

I feel your pain. I'm pretty new here, too, and I am finding a lot of strength in this forum.

and Olehcat (didn't see your post)

True confessions: I don't know how to subtract. Yesterdays gain was 3lb, not 2. Ugh. And went way overboard with the midnight (healthy) snack and liq donut last night. That, along with late-night exercise kept me awake all night. Lather-rinse-repeat--when will I break this cycle? I woke up thinking that it would have been better if I had just gone to sleep early, skipping the aerobics. Ugh. (This IS working! I am NOT beating myself up and having a pity party! No more of that! Though I KNOW I'm on the right track, it will take a good -15lb until I'm sure and smug. I will not doubt, and I will not be defeeted! teehee)

Better day today. This morn's weigh-in was -3lb, so back on track, and under 600cal, so far this eve. I'm glad I kept up the exorcising (yes.....as in demons). Quick post for motivation, and down to the basement for more aerobics!

Got Tx underway. Brining a turkey breast in low-salt, lemon/herb. (Wow, turkey is a lot leaner than chicken.) Keeping it simple, small, and healthy (sweets I don't really like (pumpkin pie--yuck), no herbal butter, etc.) Trying a wheat bread with flax recipe in the breadmaker.

Hey! I got my tracker! And I gave myself a new birthday. I won't be a Birthday Scrooge with this one!

Off to feel the burn!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!

I woke up at 3:30 - tried to go back to sleep - still awake.

At any rate, I run my 5K in 5 hours!!! WOO HOO! I'm still snotty and congested, but will use Afrin and run this race! I just know I can clock under 30 mins...I have a super fast 5K playlist which will keep me on pace...I can do this!

....and - putting a Tofurky in the crockpot with a few potatoes (carbs) and my ex will bring me stuffing balls, but not until late - his family dinner is at 6:30 and he will bring the kids over around 9ish - - then Black Friday shopping!!

After the race I'm going to come home and decorate for Xmas. My daughter is going to come over to help which is really nice Think she wants a break from the madness - Thanksgiving can be hectic - so glad I'm not hosting a feast!

When I'm done decorating I'm going to enjoy my tofurky, throw in a chick flick have some wine and then take a nap to gear up for the all night shopping My kids are really looking forward to this - me - - - not so much, but I love being with them.

My plan - I intend to fully enjoy this day of "thanks" - eat (albeit tofu turkey), but also starchy carbs (potatoes and those awesome stuffing balls before shopping)....Monday starts my personal "bootcamp" until the 21st.....no wine, no carbs, lots of exercise.....but this weekend I'm going to enjoy myself! Funny, but running is now enjoyment, so hopefully I'll stay flat on the scale over the weekend with my daily runs.

Gearing up for the holidays - I'm really getting in the mood now...work will be a bit hectic for the next couple of weeks, but then will settle down. I'm starting to think about my new year's resolutions....exercise (running) has now become a lifestyle for me...even my food choices....but I really need to create a good healthy food plan for the kids...I'm so glad I'm finally leading by example. Have to think about my goals for 2013...with my bootcamp I will enter it at my goal weight! ....maintenance is DEFINITELY one of them!

I am so thankful for this board and for all of you....you ladies are amazing and sincerely inspire me to "do me" every day. THANK YOU!

Happy Thanksgiving!

ps. I'll check in after the race and let you all know how I did!

Sheila22 - GOOD LUCK on the race!!!! I know what you mean about running being for enjoyment. I'm about to go out on a 4-mile run this morning, and I'm really looking forward to it.

SeeMyFeet - thanks!!! I don't like pumpkin pie, either, so I will skip that today. But I imagine I'll eat a lot of mashed potatoes and stuffing to make up for it! :-p

Happy thanksgiving!

What a day....woke up early and cooked up a storm....I really enjoyed it....exhausted now!

Ate way too much like I knew that I would....fresh start tomorrow...

Had a nice day with my kids and that's all that matters to me now!

Hello, everyone. Happy Thanksgiving!

Sheila22 - Good luck on your 5K! How exciting!

I cooked up a storm and ate like a hurricane! I am currently in a near turkey coma. I think I ate all of my weekly calories in one night. This doesn't bode well for the holiday season! Ugh... I know I need to step things up. I need some will power and motivation and I need it now! It was nice to spend time with family and friends, though.

Take care, lovely ladies!

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. H & I did. It was quiet, healthy & just the 2 of us.

We had a healthy breakfast. I called my mom & we had a cup of coffee together over the phone, a great chance to catch up. Went for a walk (45 mins) in the park. It was amazing because there was TWO otters in the creek that runs through the park. Watched some tv---we were catching up on NCIS, a show we both love. Had a nice light turkey dinner, we decided to save the salmon for tomorrow night.

On a serious note, H & I had a long talk. I don't know if I mentioned that since H went to the dr on Tues, he is now on SEVEN medications. It's really rough, because not only does he have diabetes & HBP but he has a heart arrhytmia. We have made a pact to work on getting & staying healthy. We'd like to see just how many of the medications we can get him off of by June.

Sheila22: Hope your run went well.
chickadee2: Welcome to this board. Better late than never!
Anyone who over-ate...forgive yourself & get back on track ASAP!

You can do this! You can do this! You can do this!

Morning

I hope everybody had a beautiful and relaxing Thanksgiving!

I cooked a ton; it makes me happy. BUT I did not over eat. I stopped when I was full. -- Scale only registered a 0.4 pound "gain".

I gave all leftovers away.

One holiday successfully celebrated.

MrsTryingAgain We are having salmon today as well Nice healthy meal with veggies and rice. YUM!

Happy Black Friday everybody!!! I passed on the shopping last night....although I give people credit for going out there and getting those deals......and just think, if they were out shopping they weren't eating

Today is the first day of my new beginning. I taught an aqua class and it felt good to move after all that eating yesterday. I don't feel guilty about it, because Holidays are not what did me in, it is every day life that has. I come from a culture that eats tons of food on holidays and food is meant to be enjoyed...but then other days are when you show control ...that's the part I mess up on!!

I'm going to put in another workout while I still have workout clothes on and then have a protein shake. dinner tonight is whatever I can make out of letover turkey, anyone have any ideas other than a sandwich?