Well, I had a great first week, I maintained my motivation by checking into the forum. I lost 3.4 lbs in my first week. I know that some people experiece a much bigger loss, but I am very happy with that. I didn't starve myself, and actually got in all of my fruits and veggies ALMOST everyday. I am going to concentrate on doing that for this week, always before I tried to modify the WW points system to fit into my unhealthy lifestyle, but this program will only work if I do some major lifestyle changing!---See? I guess I have learned something after all!

Hi Sherry - good job on your week 1 WI! You know when people have bigger losses it's usually water! I heard of one girl that lost 7 in her first week but after that every week was 0-1.5....so that indicates she had some big water retention going on! CONGRATULATIONS MISSY!!!

Kier - good luck with the outlaws tonight! I only get mine once in a blue moon since they are way across the country, so it's not so bad. I am sure you did good with the groceries - nice to have DH go with you - I go alone or once in a while with my sister. I never go with mom b/c she picks out all the bad food - it's like she sniffs out new crap to try - I would just pass it by without noticing if she weren't there.

I didn't go to the gym yesterday...I went to the YMCA, which is next to my office to check it out. The thing is, I like to workout at lunch and I hate running in the hot weather. Then in the fall my allergies are so bad I wheeze when running. I liked the facilities. I went at lunch to see how bad it is. Not terribly. They have deep water running at lunch. I wish I had a buddy to go with, but the girl that always gets excited to go on diets, exercise, always drops out within a few weeks, so it's not consistent or insprational. I hate having a buddy that is always coming up with excuses. I guess I have to be my own buddy again!!

I had a horrible moment last night (well, a few hours). If this is TMI then skip over it. My TOM lasted 2 weeks. It finally went away so of course DF was ready for some intimacy. But, it was like 6:30 and very bright in the bedroom and I became so self conscous, I did NOT want to engage in anything. it was because I was so exposed in the bright light. Normal light is one thing, but bright and sunny?? I asked him to close the blind all the way, and he was mad b/c I was being self conscious. But I just couldn't relax and enjoy if it were that way. So I refused and that led to a semi-big arguement. I have terrible body-image. I think that 's a real problem. And I can see that it's an issue in my marriage b/c he has no problem with my body and doesn't want me to have one b/c it impeds on our intimacy. What a weird concept. I always thought that if someone accepted my body as-is I wouldn't magically get over my own insecurities. Not so. It comes from within I guess. Anyway, I can see that major reconstructive surgery is out of the question so I'll have to find some way to deal, as I am and down the road (hopefully thinner).

What an odd situation to be in. ANyone else felt like that??

Anyway, off to get some work done. Come out and play y'all!! It's been the Kier/Ali/Belle board the past week (and of course Lori and Sherry came in a for a hello)

I had an epiphany lately (I get these all the time I know), I really don't liked processed snack foods. I bought a pack of crispy minis soy that sat in my cupboard after I tried a serving and threw them out today since I wasn't going to eat anymore. Stuff like these, some cookies (especially low-fat ones), spuds, even granola bars (not all) just don't taste that good anymore and I don't crave them at all right now. If I want a cookie, I want fresh baked now.... I like a real dessert, not a mini snack cake.

Belle: I still get like that now! I have a loose hangy belly which I hate and sometimes I get really insecure. Lately though I am getting comfortable again, but it comes and go... Remember he loves you for you, body and all.

Sherry: yah! 3.4 is good, on my first WI in 2000, I lost 3lbs and I started at 243! It really depends, one leader said expect a WL of a lb a week kind of deal, sometimes it will be less, sometimes more. I know, I wish it would come off overnight sometimes but you're getting into good habits that will carry you through to maintanence.

Kierie: Good luck!


All: I am thinking of becoming a brunette again!

Cheers!

Ali

Ali, I am sooo with you! I especially can't stand power bar type foods. Id rather have an apple.

Well, I walked 30 min today at noon - I actually worked up a sweat and managed to get in just before the rain came! Yay me!! I did it ALONE and it felt good. I thought about weird stuff and planned my afternoon of work!

Tomorrow night DF and I get my niece (heart child) Carmen for the evening. As long as she has napped it'll be fun! She's a real sweetie. Sadly, she is into Barney the purple dinosaur. And the other dinos, bebop and bj. BOOH. But, kids really love Barney, so I guess nothing we can do!! I also think teletubbies are weird, but they love thme too - I think cuz they are shaped the same!

Well, back to work!! Time for my blueberries too!

Morning all,

Anyhoo, same old same old as of late. It's a quiet weekend this weekend so I can do more unpacking and setting up. I do plan to do some cardio tomorrow as well as some weight training... It's just been hard to get into a routine with that. It will be easier when the my gym opens a franchise right near my house, but that is stil a month or so away.

I have been watching Olympics instead of eating. I am so impressed by Michael Phelps and his class. I am impressed how much the athletes are pushing themselves to and the general respect for each other. I also love watching Ian Thorpe to hehehehehe Hopefully Canada will win a medal this weeknd

Belle: how did babysitting go? I might have two boys living with me temporarily, taht will be interesting.

Kierie: Hope you're feeling better.

Lurkers: Don't be shy to say hi and join our thread, we won't bite I promise

Cheers!

Ali