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I don’t know what’s up with me today. I just don’t have any energy. I made myself do half an hour on the bike which felt more like 10 hours, and after breakfast I did half an hour of a WATP DVD, but for once I couldn’t wait for the DVD to finish. Then I went upstairs, showered and fell into bed. Hubby just made lunch, which I normally do, and even eating it seemed to wear me out. I hope it’s just a side effect of some meds I am on rather than that I am coming down with something.
I weighed this morning and I am at the same weight I was when I weighed on Wednesday. I meant to weigh on the Monday but I forgot. So I know I am two days early and maybe I will lose by Wednesday but I won’t be getting on the scales to find out. I am happy just knowing that with all the exercise I’ve been doing even if the lbs don’t come off I am getting fit and toned and that means a lot.
Xena - I am glad you are settling into school nicely and I am sure you will do well again. I am sorry that you’ve had some bad times with your eating, but at least you’ve been able to understand why you’ve not stuck OP. I am a big emotional eater and sometimes as much as we know it really isn’t helping, it’s the only thing that DOES seem to make you feel better.
I love your idea of a 3FC meet up, but of course as the majority of you are in the US and Canada it will be pretty hard for me to participate. I kind of have a verbal agreement with hubby though that when I get to goal, as my reward, finances permitting of course, we can have a trip to the US and I can meet up with my 3FC friends. I can’t think of a better reward. So even if I can’t join you all as a group, one day I will meet up with many of you
Nancy - wow I was surprised to hear that you went out to dinner with your ex. It really was an amicable split wasn’t it Good for you for getting up and dancing! I was only thinking about how we tend to worry too much about what we look like and what people will think of us the other day. My daughter Beth is overweight and she’s going on holiday to Spain with her dad next week. She’s worried about being seen in her swimming costume and I just felt sad that she’s got to worry like that which I know from experience has stopped me from enjoying swimming. I really want to be able to set a good example to her by going out there and doing exactly what I want, when I want and not let my fat or people’s attitudes to it stop me. Easier said than done though.
On a lighter note, I can’t believe that Skinny Cow which was in your neck of the woods first I believe, isn’t available in all the flavours we have here. In the tubs we have Mint, Raspberry, Cookies and Cream, and the Toffee one.
Donna - was hubby a big baby when it came to post op pain I can just imagine your 6’5 guy on the sofa with big sad eyes because he was in so much agony in the manhood area. I can imagine it because I am sure that is what my hubby would be like if he had the snip. He’s a little shorter though at 6’3. He has offered to have it done, but knowing our luck with all things medical, anything that can go wrong would go wrong. So I’ll just stick with my Implanon for now, and maybe when I have my tummy tuck, and my ostomy resited, they could do a tube tie for me while they are at it
45 seems young to be menopausal, was your mum young when she went through the ‘change’? My mum was an early starter and a late finisher. I was a late starter so who knows, maybe I’ll be an early finisher. Us women don’t have it easy do we
Catherine - I see we have that in common about the thousands of kids Good job you didn’t have to spend time out the front dealing with them face to face.
As you described yourself as a server, perhaps telling people how much fat is in the food they are ordering and how unhealthy it is for them, that is how I would be if I were a bar maid. I don’t know much in detail, but I know how alcohol is such a waste of points/cals and I also wouldn’t want to serve people when I think they’ve had too much to drink. So I’d never make a good bar maid
I’m really sorry that your mum took it so bad when you moved to Canada. You’d think by now she’d have calmed down a bit and realised that at least speaking to you on the phone, or keeping in touch by mail would be better than not having any contact at all
Debbie - thanks for telling me about that other LS walking DVD. She sure has a lot out there doesn’t she. I am glad I am not the only one that is worried about arm flab. It’s funny because when I was at my fattest I didn’t even realise my arms were big. I wore a sleeveless top to the shops one day and a big woman came up to me and pretty much congratulated me on having the guts to wear a top that showed my arms. She said she’d love to do the same especially as it was so hot, but she just couldn’t bear her arms. When I got home I looked in the mirror and though maybe she’s right, I should keep these things covered. I didn’t bother though, but I was more self conscious about them after that. So now although they aren’t full of fat, I have the flabby hanging bit to worry about. Oh well, where are my weights
John - I loved reading how us gals needn’t worry about writing TMI etc. That gave me a real laugh. My hubby and kids are all afraid of spiders too. I’m the chief bug/creepy crawly catcher in this house. I’d offer my services to you, but sorry, you live a bit far away
BattleAx - you have the perfect attitude, that tomorrow is another day. When we have a bit of an eating fest it sometimes is too easy to say we’ve blown it and then not bother. Many of my diets have failed that way. You KNOW though that a bad day or two isn’t the end of the world and the important thing is not to give up and to get back on track. I hope you will get back OP today without any trouble.
The Toffee and Honeycomb ice cream is Skinny Cow, not WW, so you never know, it might be in your shops. I have to admit I do prefer SC to WW ice cream.
RK - good for you for being two days perfectly OP. I managed a full week, thought the scales wouldn’t lead you to believe so
Time to make a move, a big to everybody. I hope you all have great WIs this week. Bye for now,
Good Morning all!
Well, I did it again. I made excuses all weekend on why I could misbehave. Oh, and I did!! Eating for 2 days was awful! Not really overeating, just eating garbeage. Today I am paying for it. I feel like crap, my hands and ankles are huge with swelling from over-doing the sodium. Grrr. The crappiest part is I only have ME to blame!!!!
So I am back OP once again. I cant seem to hold it together for the weekend anymore. Back to having my cottage cheese berry shoke for breakfast and chicken salad for lunch along with another chicken salad for supper! Oh and of course about 5 litres of water to go along with it. Its OK though. Its MY fault!
ok, done with my little pity party rant.
I feel better now. Off to clean for a few before I head to work. We'll chat later...
good morning everybody.. i am back from tx and just plodding along this morning!
Ammi feel better soon at least you did do exercise anyways!
brenda i can totally relate! those dang ole weekends do me in.. but i am determined(again) to stay strong.. .i go back to my cancer dr. on OCT1 SO THAT SHOULD KEEP ME ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW .. LOL GOT TO HATE THE DR SCALES LOL!
I am weighing in this morning and I am not sure where the scale will be at all. I am really looking forward to getting out of the 300's, even if it's just down to 299!
I procrastinated all weekend and didn't do the homework I needed to do. I did a few things for myself that made me feel better (got a leg wax, the first in 8 years and a massage, the first in months!) and that's good.
I am anxious about catching up on work and I am vowing to do my best to not eat due to anxiety!
Okay, I'm writing down here, in front of God and everyone, that I am NOT going to take the shuttle from the parking lot and I am going to walk because it is definitely not too hot today.
I figured if I posted it, it would give me some accountability.
I'm on my way out the door now, I'll do personals later when I get home from school hopefully.
I'm not going to do a long post today, because I have a lot to do that I'm avoiding. If I do a long post, I may be tempted to "not get around to it" again. I just need to be kicked in the butt.
BigJohn, you are so funny. I'll make sure the spider webs are hidden, as well as all my plastic creepy crawlies that I bring out on halloween. hehe.
Ammi, I *know* you are the bug/creepy catcher! That wasp you caught fell right off of you! hehe. Oh .. The Bug Whisperer!!!! hahahaha.
Catherine, you are so funny about the undies. I spend more time trying to unwedge stuff, I certainly don't want anything there designed to be there. I saw some of the "undies" my little sis wears. Bah. Tailend floss. I think I've seen thicker tampon strings.
Lindsey, yay for walking!
Soul, good luck on your WI.
TooFFU and GTLose200, hang in there! You guys cheered me on when I was down, it's my turn to give it back all that positive to you!
Ammi - The other day you asked me if I made it to the gym on Friday morning - I didn't. But I did this morning! Unfortunately the yoga teacher was late so I did cardio instead.
I had a good time shopping yesterday and I got new workout pants at Wal-Mart in a size XL (16/18)! They are pretty darn snug and not suitable for non-gym use, but it is still cool to be at the bottom of the plus sizes in something. I also ordered new tank tops online (I wear them underneath my workout shirts to prevent unwanted flashing) and also new workout bras. I got the same version as before only smaller. It was also interesting to see that I got the smallest size that JMS sells these in - 38. That one was pulling it tight (in regard to my measurements), so I hope they fit when they arrive. Finally, I splurged on a really pretty yoga mat since I am trying to get myself up and out the door in the morning to go. I hope that will help be some incentive to get my butt out of bed in the morning!
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I am back from my weekend. I had a fabulous time hanging out with friends, eating, talking talking talking... I didn't really get any exercise and ate too much, but I am back on track today!
see creepy crawlies done't bother me, snakes, rodents, bugs of shapes and sizes no problem. I can stand in human waste up to my knees and have no problems. I can clean grease traps by hand no problem.
But put in a room with and spider and I will destory it even if I got to wreck the room to do it! I don't care if its smaller then my finger nail its got to go.
I think it comes camping as a boy scout and the fear they drove into us about wolf spiders which are the deadliest spiders we have in MD. An our tents always had them. An them SOB are huge.
I'm back on track and doing well. It is a relief to know that I can jump right back on plan after a bad day. I had planned to go off plan on Saturday night, but I went a little too far, and Sunday wasn't good. It's ok, I have these days, and as long as I'm moving in the right direction, I am happy.
Just checking in. No time to write much. Still OP. Hope everyone is getting back on track today. I think that as long as we all keep trying to get back on track after a little "too much" its all good. As long as we keep on trying!!
Had a call from my older brother who lives in GA. When I answered the phone (my cell) he asked where I was since i am often away at a show, etc. I said that I was at home and we chatted a bit. We hung up and 5 mins later he is standing at my door!! LOL! He got a big HUG and kiss! It was great to see him! He flew home to go to the Pats game with two of my other brothers. I haven't seen him since the Summer of 2005!! Classic guy....didn't even notice or comment on my weight loss...Thanks alot Bro!! Its OK...I love him just the same and the whole family is coming up to MA in December for Christmas. I can't wait!!
Battleax, O that mac and cheese sounds so good. But it's so tempting for me, I can't have it around. I guess we all have to learn lessons the hard way. Just let it go and get back OP. You did it before and I know you can do it again.
I've always been into gardening. I think even when I was around 7 or so, I can remember planting carnation seeds and growing them. It's just continued thru the years. We always seem to buy property that has no pre-existing
gardens so I get to create them myself. It's fun and keeps me outside to enjoy the sun when it shines.
Ratkity, You are doing fantastic!! I'm so proud of you. When I find that about the arms again, I will for sure post here for those who are interested.
Ammi, sorry your feeling so tired. Hopefully you will pop right back to your old self soon. Maybe it's just alot of much needed rest. Yes, your body is probably readjusting itself for another big weight loss soon. I'm at the same
place, not seeing much of a weight loss.
Brenda, it always is hard to stay OP over the weekends. I think that is why I keep my weigh-ins on Mondays. Otherwise, I would totally blow it. I know myself to well. You come here and own up to it and that is the first step in getting back on track. Just concentrate on today and forget what happened over the weekend.
Soulbliss, What a nice reward for youself. The waxing and massage must of been wonderful. You deserve it!
Lindsay, YAY!! What great exercise and promise to yourself!!
Catherine, here...maybe this will help
Nancy, you are doing so great!! Just to be in the sizes you are, is a great NSV!! Keep up the good work!!
Heather, so glad to hear you had a great time! Glad your back.
John, you crack me up. But ewwwwww on all that stuff you have no problem with. I can kill the dumb spiders, but put my hands in grease traps,human waste, rodents, snakes....um...NO WAY!!
Peggy, isn't that just like a guy.. I'm sure when the rest of the family comes up in Dec., they will notice. Good on getting back to OP!!!
We're hoping my brother comes up for Christmas this year. Since we moved up here, we haven't seen him, and that's 4 years ago. With my son not going to be around, it would be great if they can make it here this year.
I went to the doctor today and had a few good NSVs. When the nurse took my blood pressure, it was down to 112/78 which is the lowest I've ever been since I can remember. My A1C, which is for my diabetes is down to 7.5 which it was 9.6 when I first started, and just overall my numbers are all down which was a big improvement. I still have to work on my cholesterol,
but he said it could be in the genes, (my dad's is hi). Also My arm almost fits in the small cuff. Maybe next time it will.
I only lost 1 lb this last week. But it's one lb I hope I never see again. I told him I think I'm at a plateau and he told me to do more weight training type of exercise. Muscle burns more calories while just sitting around. So I guess I will try that and see if it helps.
Have a good night
Debbie
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I can just imagine your 6’5 guy on the sofa with big sad eyes because he was in so much agony in the manhood area. I can imagine it because I am sure that is what my hubby would be like if he had the snip. He’s a little shorter though at 6’3. He has offered to have it done, but knowing our luck with all things medical, anything that can go wrong would go wrong. So I’ll just stick with my Implanon for now, and maybe when I have my tummy tuck, and my ostomy resited, they could do a tube tie for me while they are at it 
maybe she’s right, I should keep these things covered. I didn’t bother though, but I was more self conscious about them after that. So now although they aren’t full of fat, I have the flabby hanging bit to worry about. Oh well, where are my weights 
to everybody. I hope you all have great WIs this week. Bye for now,
But I did this morning! Unfortunately the yoga teacher was late so I did cardio instead.
