Starting a new board this morning. Lucky 7 was getting a little long. I need help! I am at that point where I have been a hundred times. I lose weight, look decent in my clothes (size 10s and 12s) and then I start wandering away from the program! I had candy at the Mardi Gras party last weekend and have been craving it ever since. Can find all kinds of justifications to go ahead and eat this--if I eat it I will stop the craving--right!--if I eat it it will be gone and I won't be tempted-hello! grocery store on the way home from work!

I need some encouragement to get over this slump and lose those last 10 lb.!

I hope everyone has a good day and congrats on all those who are doing so well and welcome to all the newcomers.

Hi - just reposting this from Board 7 to make sure everyone has a chance to comment:

Suggestion: I have seen on other boards a "bio" thread where everyone completes information/anecdotes about oneself and was wondering if everyone here would be interested in starting one as well?

I am noticing that when we have a new member we always need to "re-introduce" ourselves (not that we don't like talking about ourselves! ), but it might be fun to have a permanent "home" where we can post all our cute idiosyncracies and vital stats.

If interested I can find a "prototype" and start the Coreporate introductions thread!

Let me know what you think!
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Have an all morning meeting so I'm trying to inhale my oatmeal as I type! Will check in later!

Hi Janette,

Thanks for starting the new thread - I agree it was getting toooo long.

Sorry to hear about your struggles but it sounds like a common problem (I think Kathy is almost at the same place you are!!!).

Have you read the book "Thin for Life" - if not it might provide some inspiration for you!

Later,

Froufie

Reposted from board 7

Good morning!

Good luck Spring and Wribben with your WI. I weighed myself this morning and I was the same as last week, but yesterday, I was down a pound., so I am waiting to WI tomorrow night. That is the last meeting of the week. Going to be really good today and drink lots of water. Had some salty soup last night.

Froufy, a bio thread sounds good. Was thinking of starting a new Core thread cause this one is getting pretty long, but I couldn't think up a good name.

I really need to get back OP this week. Got to starting tracking again. Slacked off for some reason and I know it will show on the scale tomorrow.Bought some of that crystal light to go. I only use 1/2 packet though, but it's a nice change.

Check back later.
Lisa


one for every 5lb. loss
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Hi everyone! I like the idea of a bio board. It's hard to keep track of everyone, although with us posting so actively, it's not TOO hard.

Last night I was supposed to pick up toys and go grocery shopping, but instead I watched the movie "Troy" in our theater room with dh. life-size Brad Pitt! And of course, do you know what I dreamed about last night? Cleaning my shower!!

I had a little problem with some Milk Duds a few weeks back, and it took me a while to recover, so I know the candy curse.

For Valentine's day though, I think it'll be OK. Dh and I take turns being in charge of Valentine's, and this year it's my turn. Don't tell though, it's a surprise - I'm taking him (and me!) to the Amana Colonies (a nearby collection of small villages that were originally settled 150 years ago by Germans seeking religious freedom) Anyway! now it's basically a tourist place that sports really great restaurants. So, I'm hijacking him and we're going to spend the night at a hotel with and indoor water park, which is something we both love. We're going to eat at the best restaurant, and I'm already planning to do some off-plan eating But no chocolate for me. I'm excited - think we'll both have fun. Hope he doesn't read these boards!

Well, better go. Got to get dd to school in an hour, and no one's even dressed yet.

Angela

Hi Janette!

Just take it one day at a time. I finally hit my 5 lb. mark and it's taken me 9 weeks. I started before Christmas and was at 4.8, but then Christmas cookies came and I gained 3 back. So, I have been trying to journal all my food even though I am doing CORE. I want this weight off by summer, and as slow as I'm losing it, it does get discouraging. Going to take this in 5lb. increments. Got my first 5, now working on the next 5. Go to the beach every summer with DH's family, and this year I want to be the only one without the skirted swimsuit. Would like washboard abs too, but know that will not happen. Anyway, exercising at least 5 days per week and still comes off slow. I do know that the weeks where I drink more water, more weight comes off.

Lisa

one for every 5lb. loss

Frouf, I LOVE the idea of a bio board! Can you make it have a sticky so that it stays at the top of the boards instead of slipping down when we don't have any posting on it for a while? BTW, I can't believe you hoped on the treadmill and did 30 minutes at 3.2 AND an icline! No starting slow for you. I bet your legs are a little tired this morning. I can only walk at 2.7, no incline, for 30 minutes. My heart rate gets a little above my range but I'm ok. Funny, though, I don't sweat much. I've just never been a sweater. I get hot and a little moist but no sweat.

Janette, I wish I had some grand words of encouragement for you. In fact, I understand completely how you feel because I know I would feel the same way if I knew I looked good. Did you see the link from the Barbos site that I posted a while back about Dr. Phil's suggestions for losing the last 20 pounds. It's more practical instructions though and to me it sounds like you are struggling with the emotional more than the practical. Here's the link again anyway, in case you didn't see it before. Maybe there is something that will spark your interest in the final push to goal. http://www.drphil.com/weightloss/wei...ction=Homework.

Froufie, you know it took me 30 years to go from a GS-3 to a GM-15 and I had a little luck (and a great Mentor) along the way! Special Advisor, huh! Hope you don't get too many duties that will take time away from us!

Sounds like we are all struggling a bit these last two week. I gained last week and I've had a bad attitude this week. I think it's because I did nothing bad last week to deserve the gain. I don't mind a gain when I know what I did. So this week, it has been torture to exercise and eat right. And...I do not look good in my clothes yet so I have no business having an attitude.

Angela, at least was Brad Pitt in the shower?

Boy Janette, I sure do feel your pain!! I was down 2 this morning, back to 148 (hey wait, didn't I promise to stay OFF of the scale????) ... but anyway, I know for a fact it was because of water, or a lack of, over the last few days. My body was holding on to every drop for dear life! I drank drank drank like a fiend yesterday, ate totally OP, and have made my plan for the week. If I keep myself surrounded by only the Core-legal stuff, then I am a-ok. Otherwise, I graze around and first thing I know, I'm eating candy and chips and fried chicken!

Well anyway, I did have a coke this morning on the way to work, but am compensating by drinking an extra 16 oz. of water this morning. I have also decided to quit the FitDay obsession -- stop journaling altogether for a while. If I stick to the Core list, there's no reason to know the precise breakdown of calories, fat, etc. Who cares, ya know?

hey there everyone,

it must be in the water ... so to say...everyone struggling the last couple of weeks. I think it is the winter blahs, and boy do we have them up here! Right Frouf! But we will get back on track and make the most of our journey! We will do it because we deserve it. We want to look good and feel good! Let's go!!!

I am home from work today, headache, sore throat......just feeling yucky. did not get up until 11 and that is late late for me. And then I thought French toast sounded good ..... and I made it and ate it.......not core though, all i had was that real maple syrup so I only had 2 tbsp of it just for a taste. I know it was a but I had it anyway. Will probably pay on Thursday night.

I love the BIO Board thread ideal! Great One! Make sure there is a pet peeve spot on it! hehehe.......I could fill up a page I think! Oh grrrrr, this must be coming from my day yesterday! I was pretty short tempered all day but really, all i wanted to say, was "you don't know everything" grrrr.......some people i tell ya.......instead, i told him to go to his room......(remember this is at work not home......and his room is his cubicle!)

Way to go to the Exercisers....wow Frouf, you have inspired me today! And to everyone else getting their bodies moving up, down and all around! Makes me just to want to dance to the music.

Valentine's day.....hum, I sent my daughter an ILuv you charm for her bracelet and a box of chocolates, I have the chocolates for my son and he will probably get a new ball hat......dear hubby, a nice mushy card, already gave him a watch yesterday, so maybe a supper out would be nice. Will see....maybe just a snuggle on the sofa!

Cheers to all and will chat later,

Vickie, LOL! No, unfortunately Brad Pitt was NOT in the shower. I was just scrubbing grime. How boring is that??

Angela

Hi all-
I'm using Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent as a chance for rededication. I'm giving up excuses for Lent!

Laura, me too. I told myself I would totally dedicate myself to doing the right thing ... including giving up the cokes and beer, staying right on plan, exercising daily ... all that jazz. So then just now I found my mind wandering, thinking "wow, you've been SO good yesterday and today, and DH isn't going to be home tonight, and it's American Idol night ... I oughta just stop on the way home and buy some beer and enjoy the evening!"

Intervention needed ASAP!

kathy

giving up coke and beer all at once is wayyyyy to much! just give up half.....i know here you can buy the half can cokes (6 ounces) and I know there you can buy the short beers.......so there ya go

i love watching the american idol.......such talent......wow!

Greetings,
Froufy- a introduction board sounds great....I was searching for a place to introduce myself a few days ago but could not find one.... so took a chance and just jumped on the board to say hi anyway....

Spring - You mentioned that your WI is on Wed also.... was just wondering how you did...

Lisa- Good luck tomorrow please keep us posted....

was just jumping for joy to day at WI..... 4.2 LBS..... honestly I was invisioning about 1, perhaps 2 at the most..... so you can just imagine how I felt when the 4.2 came up.... but I was able to stay OP very close this past week and I guess it really paid off......

got to run now and pick the grandkids up from school.....
will check back in tonight have a great afternoon to all...
Wriben
Thank you one an all for all the expra support this week

Way to go Wriben You can be the inspiration for those of us who were slacking last week I'm weighing in tomorrow. Hoping for 1lb. I hate those .4 and .8's.

Three cheers for Wriben


Lisa

That's awesome, Wriben!! You ROCK!!!

I'm fighting with myself this afternoon big-time. I'll have to let you know who wins!