Hey Ladies I know its not Wednesday yet we have 12 minutes but I felt like posting
I went out to dinner tonight with my roomate and her parents and Tho I know I went over points (Kieran Met Vienna Fingers today and Lost) I'm proud of myself
we went to on the border I had 5 tortilla chips instead of my usual half bowl I had an unsweetened Ice tea and A healthy salad dressing on the side and most of it left (I dipped my fork) instead of a greasy meal I split a piece of cheese cake with with my friend and her mom and dad While it was decadent it was 4 small bites
So Altho I did tango with cookies and lose I didn't turn the day into a free for all points fest and ate conciously.
Wowee Wednesday is also Ash Wednesday which means (in the catholic tradition) I'll be abstaining from meat and I'll be fasting tommorrow.
I can have one full meal but I'm going to have a little something for breakfast so I don't keel over at the gym.
Talk to you all in the AM
Kierie

Hey, Kier! Congrats on showing self restrait! I know tortilla chips are my downfall!! I am rooting for you....as for myself, WI this morning-I stayed the same. i am trying hard not to be disappointed-after all, my WI usually lags behind my activity by about a week...so hopefully there will be a loss there next week....
As for today, I plan to go to the choripractor and then to the gym to keep things loose...and I have my meals planned, including eating out-Subway for lunch....

Mmmm chips. Bad Kierie - now I want chips and salsa and it's only 8AM!

Lori - I'll bet you see a loss next week. Eventually the extra activity will show up on the scale.

I've finally(!) gotten my eating back under control and have been OP this week. Even after just 2 days I feel so much better. Working out is going well. On Monday I did 2 miles on the treadmill and WATP 30 Minute Walk plus some ab work. Yesterday I did Total Sculpt + Abs and WATP Yoga Walk. This morning I mixed and matched - I did Cardio Sculpt Blaster, Firm Abs Workout 1, and 2 sections of Yoga for Energy. My new work-out videos arrived last night so I'm plenty excited to be trying everything out! I may try to go to Circuit Training at lunch because we're going out tonight and I'd like to have a couple drinks but I also need to ship my niece's bday gift so I'm not sure what I will end up doing.

Hope you all have a good day!

Hi girls...I am super starting to stress eat. I had a huge dinner last night and then next thing you know, I want ice cream. I want any kind of junk I can eat, and I know it's because I am stressed out. I haven't had a bite on the condo yet and it's been 4 weeks. We just lowered the price, and I don't know what I thought, I guess I thought it would magically sell if I lowered the price. Now, I am more stressed out. I am stressed about the wedding and money and making all the ends meet and still trying to enjoy planning the money-pit known as a wedding...and you know, everyone I know who di dthe whole big wedding thing (mine isn't big, <100 people and <$10,000, but big enough) say they wouldnt' trade it for anything, because of the wonderful memories, having family, etc. So, I figure it'll be worth it. but I don't want to be bridezilla. I also don't want to be a fat bride. I don't want my wedding day to come and have me say, well, I look OK but if I'd ONLY tried to lose a few pounds.....You know, that has happeend to me many times when I want to lose weight for a function and somehow you'd think that would be motivation, but instead I count the days every few weeks and say "there is STILL time" and then the day comes and suddenly there is no time and I am the same weight...as I am right now...208lbs. I never have gotten below. I find that the initial 40-ish lbs were easy, now this is hard. Is it because I am so close to "onederland"? Is it because I have maintained this so successfully that I figure, why bother? I met a guy from high school the weekend before last. He didnt' recognize me at first, and he commented how "in shape" I am, and said congratualations. And I was on cloud nine - because, he hasn't seen me since University, when I was 250-255lbs. So, of course, to him, I am much thinner. But that small victory, having him comment, seemed to be enough for me that really bothered me.

The bottom line is, I am still overweight. According to the BMI, I am obese. So why do I keep sabotaging myself??

I do realize that in my life, stress is a factor, esp over the past few years, but there msut be some way to get ahold of it!!

WEll, sorry for the rant...I had to vent, as I am out of sorts today. I have to go to an emergency simulation now, until after lunch

Belle, dear - BREATHE - deeply - in and out.

I've got nothing helpful to say about your money stress. It is something that I stress about too.

I do however have something rather harsh to say about your wedding and your image of yourself. It doesn't matter what you weigh on your wedding day. No one other than you is going to notice it. I've been a guest at umpteen weddings and I can't remember the waistline of any bride I've seen. I can remember the smiles, the joy the bliss on each of their faces though. And that will be there because you are in love and marrying the man who loves you.

So I hit the gym this AM with my roomate and all the treadmills were taken!
So i got on the stairmaster (which I haven't done in about 4 years) and I lasted 7 minutes my roomate lasted 10.5 that i didn't mind so much but my god we're surrounded by these fiends on machines ( I didn't even mean that to rhyme) who look like There running from God knows what on their equiptment and I dont know It was bizarro SO Tommorrow when I go I think i'm just going to hit the weight room do a lighter weight than I usually do and alot more reps.
Laura woman i bow to your fitness prowess I'm still trying to find a cheaper price on the firm.
Lori My WI is tommorrow and I know it will be a maintain sometimes thats good woman you had a baby you don't just drop that weight like a peice of luggage it took 9 months to get there you will have a loss!
Belle My darling girl. . .Whatever you weight you will be beautiful, I know how you're feeling but when it comes down to it would you will be radiant b/c you will be happy and in love.

Morning everyone. It was crazy this morning and I brought instant oatmeal to eat at work but it tastes gross. I had to stop in to get some encouragement to stay away from the coffee shop and all the sweets they offer. I got on my home scale this morning (which is way out of whack but doesn't move around all the time) and it said I'm down from where I was this weekend. It gave me a bit of a boost. I won't be sure until I WI on saturday but it gave me some encouragement to stick with this fast tracks thing for the rest of the week. I had an AMAZING dinner last night and had to share: 2/3 cup whole wheat pasta tossed with 1/4 cup feta cheese and sauteed mushrooms and spinach (in a no stick pan so no oil or butter) then I used 2 TBSP of a full fat greek salad dressing to mix it all and put it in a small bowl - AMAZING. I loved it and it kept me full so when my roomie offered me a piece of apple pie, I said no. OK - that's the end of my victory dance.

Kier - We always had pancakes the Tuesday before Ash wednesday. The only reason I remembered about it today is because the Passion is premeiring. I haven't decided if I want to see it yet.

Lori - I'm sure you will post a loss if you keep it up. At least you didn't gain...Did you get your little one swimming yet?

Laura - holy workout queen! I'm tired just reading about it. How are the new tapes?

Belle - Sounds like you need a big hug. I'll cyber send you one <<<<<<HUG>>>>> Chat with your realtor to see if they have any suggestions about how to sell the place faster. Murphy's law, it will sell as soon as you stop worrying about it. i also wholly agree with what Laura said. I have never ever been to a wedding that the bride looked anything but radiant and you will be even more so. I think our weight loss journeys are almost identical. All I can say is, stick it out, it will come off! Cause that's what I think every day. Hope you are having a better day.

OK - I was late this morning so I better actually get some stuff done. I'll try to check in later.

KT

Hi Guys. I'm not going to stick around long enough to do a real post. I can hardly stand sitting in the computer chair anymore. Now baby is pushing on that bad joint and my disks in my back are bulging and compressing nerves. SO I'm sorry if I'm not around much. I'll email Laura when little one arrives (in about 4.5 weeks they will attempt to induce) so you will all know.

Kierie - I love your description of the "fiends on the machines". LOL. I often wonder how idiotic I look doing an aerobics tape. Good job on getting to the gym.

KT - STAY AWAY FROM THE COFFEE SHOP! Unless you can get a piece of fruit there. I adore the new videos and can barely wait to do all of them.

Jayne - take care of you and baby. Hope you aren't this uncomfortable for the next month.

Trying vainly to make it to Circuit Training class. Could my boss leave for the airport already?!?

I did it, managed to stay away from the coffee shop and make do with my old stand by - MR. DIET COKE!! It's a wonder what caffine can do for a person. Now I'm eating my nice lunch of an english muffin, cheese and the best part - strawberries and cantelope. I feel spoiled.

Hi Jayne!! Take care of yourself! Can't wait for news about the baby!

There's a scene from an alfred hitchock movie going on outside my window right now. A bunch of birds are dive bombing something I can't see and then they fly back up and dive down again. Kinda scary really...

KT

Hey again...yeah, I know you are totally right Laura. I know if I weight 208 and wear a burlap sack DF will think I was amazing...but, I know how I'll feel. I know it's stupid. Anyway, your "harsh" words, were actually very nice, so thank you. And KT, it does seem we are always in the same boat, eh?

WEll, on that note, I thought perhaps a challenge that is not "wedding" or "special occasion" related would be good. Happens to be teh Self Challenge. I have done it a few years back and was successful. Anyway, anyone up for it? I'll post a new thread with the link!! I joined....

Lori - Maintaining is good!! Sure beats a gain, doesnt' it? And Kier good luck tomorrow!

JAYNE!! ARe you that close, holy good gravy. Make sure you tell someone so we can all be in the know, and post as soon as you have time....I'll keep my fingers crossed for a safe adn hopefully, painless (yeah, right) delivery!!

Hey, anyone know what happened to Kim and Kirsty? I'll e-mail Kim!!