So, the last two days I have been down to 225. It feels good to be moving through the 220's faster and seemingly easier than I did through the 230's. I borrowed a comfort food diet cookbook from Mindy yesterday. It has so many terrific things in it, that I had to go out and buy my own copy. I am so excited to try some things in it tonight!!! We are going to have chicken stuffed with a mushroom mixture, asparagus, and a baked potato. Only 500 calories for the entire meal and that includes butter and sour cream on my potato. I can't wait!!! Thanks Mindy!
Mindy - You have a horse? That is so cool! I love horses, but I'm crammed in the middle of a city and can't have much more than a 10-pound dog. I hope your horse is feeling better. How scary to have to deal with something like that. As for the WATP DVD... Those are so great. I actually have one of Leslie's WATP DVDs. I use it when I can't walk outside. I think you'll really like it. They use hand weights on my DVD. At the time I didn't have any, so I just used bottles of water. I probably looked like a goof. ;-)
Kelly - That sounds like a great meal. I'm a sucker for anything involving mushrooms. I've been avoiding fettuccine since it is so high in fat grams, but I found a neat fettuccine that involve a mushroom sauce. Only 150 calories and 5 grams of fat for 1 cup! Mushrooms are my friends.
It's crazy windy here. I went out for a walk and had to cut it short because I was getting pushed around by the wind. We're having Subway tonight. I always get the veggie sandwich. I love Subway bread so much.
Is anyone here much of a reader? Mindy, I think I remember you saying something about loving books. I read like crazy. Just wanted to know what you all have been reading lately. Any favorite authors that you can't live without? I'm always looking for recommendations since I usually go through a book or more a week. Right now, I'm reading Doris Lessing's <i>Canopus in Argos</i> series. They're soft sci-fi, and the one I'm currently in the middle of has a focus on the difference between men and women and their roles, how they complement each other. I'm enjoying it a great deal.
I got a little behind the past few days. I had a big project that I was working on at work and when I had some spare time I just wanted to do anything that didn't have to do with the computer. However, I was starting to have withdraw...I needed to know what everyone was doing and also the inspiration of this site so here I am.
I did not make my weigh-in on Thursday due to working late on the project. I was off my plan on Friday, struggled to get back on plan on Saturday (for me it's like dealing with a sugar hangover when I get off plan) and today I'm doing ok with my eating plan. I need to get my workouts going again. I told my DH that I'm going to the Y tomorrow night and I would like for him to come with me but if he doesn't, he can expect that I'll be gone for a little over an hour.
I LOVE the pictures that you all posted. I will have to do that too. I"ll see if I can't get something taken tomorrow.
I am off work tomorrow for Presidents Day. A friend and I are going to lunch and to window shop for spring.
Well I guess it is actually afternon. We have the day off for President's Day so I have done absolutely nothing today. Got on the scale this morning and was delighted. It said 229.5 WooHoo! I made it over the hump. I went back to bed and got up at 9:00 hopped on the scale again and it said 228. Oh my God!! If this keeps up Kelly and I are sure to win the weigh-in Thursday. How exciting. Patience is paying off.
Susie-glad you are back. This site has become so motivating. It is like a lifeline for me. If I don't get on everyday I feel lost. Thanks to all of you.
Yes I have a horse. It is actually my daughter's, but I paid for most of it, plus the expenses. I also take care of her more since my daughter is away at college. We love her to death. My daughter showed 4-H with her and trained her herself. A few years ago she got an eye infection (that was mistreated) and she went pretty much blind. She has some sight, we just don't know how much. She is an absolute sweetheart.
Yes I love to read. I read romance, especially with cowboys, fantasy, modern romance stuff. I am currently reading "Garden Spells". I like Diana Palmer, Luanne Rice, Debbie Macomber, Fern Michaels, all that kind of stuff. I also read some children's stuff too. Harry Potter, dragon and magic stuff.
I wish I could say I had a nice relaxing day off work today but it wasn't . I did have lunch with my friend but that was all we got to do. She wasn't feeling well and it was cold and snowy and we just didn't feel like making the drive to the mall (45 min drive).
So, I didn't get my pictures taken. I will try to get them done another day this week or over the weekend.
We had a very special family friend pass away last night so today was also spent calling people and letting them know. The services will be Thursday and Friday. I have a lot of cousin's flying in from Washington DC, California and Georgia. It's going to be a busy week.
I"m not sure how much I will make it to the Y to workout, but I"m going to try to make it for at least a 30 min walk each day and I'm really going to logg my food..this is a time that I could get off track really easy, especially since I will not get to weighin again this week.
Mtiger: I also do a log of reading. You mentioned some of my favorite authors. I love Fern Micheals, Debbie McComber, Barbara Delinsky--I'm reading "The Secret Between Us' right now. I also like Janet Evonivich and the Stephanie Plum series that she writes.
I'm really inspired by your weight-loss and how you and Kelly are really making progress. I need to really step up my game. When I focus I really get going and I just need to focus again.
Well, Dance Wars is on so I'm going to say good night and I"ll check in tomorrow.
Susie - I'm sorry your Monday went wrong with all the snow and cold weather. I think we're all very ready for spring to come around. We keep getting hints of it here in NM, but each time we get three days in a row with highs in the upper 50's, some winter storm will sweep in and muck it all up. Good luck with your resolution to work out at the Y this week.
Mindy - Woo! The 220's! I'm so excited for you. I'm glad your horse is okay. They are such wonderful creatures. I used to work at a dog kennel, and the owner had a horse named Grey. I adored that horse, but she was so stubborn. We would let her out during the day to roam around the pasture and put her up in the barn when we left. Sometimes she just didn't want to budge. The barn wasn't very exciting for her, I guess.
I'm love books of all kinds. I'm not very well-versed in romance novels, though I have enjoyed the few that I've read. I'm more of a sci-fi/fantasy reader. Some of my favorite authors are Paul Auster, Guy Gavriel Kay, Ursula K. LeGuin, R.A. Salvatore, Paul S. Kemp, Doris Lessing, Philip Pullman, Gene Wolfe, Frank Herbert, Jane Austen, Jacqueline Carey, and Jim Butcher. I also *love* the Harry Potter series and Janet Evaovich's Stephanie Plum series.
I slept in this morning on accident. In the rush to get ready and out the door before I was late for work, I didn't weigh myself. I'm going to take a peek at the scales tomorrow morning to see where I'm at. The last I looked, I was at 217. I'm on track with my eating so far this week. And I've managed to avoid the taffy candy in the break room downstairs. I really don't need a little piece of candy that will stick to my teeth and cost me 60 calories a pop.
I have been avoiding you all for the past few days because my eating has sucked. bad. Anyway, I am going to be back on my plan starting tomorrow. I don't know if I'll make the gym because I am taking my son in for his check-up, but I can take care of the eating.
Mindy & Kelly, I am excited to see your pictures! I am glad to see that everyone is doing so well.
So today I got several compliments at work. It is kind of wierd, I am almost self conscious and shy about it. I am going to have to get used to that because I am going to keep going and there will be more changes. Today I was 228.5. Can't be unhappy about that. Iam in the 220"s Yeah for me!!
Wardhog- Just jump right back on track and you will be losing again. Do your best to get to the gym, even if only for a little bit. You will feel better, you know you will.
Foucault- I love my horse. She is an absolute sweetheart. She fills our lives with joy. We may have her bred and have a baby. We are still thinking about it. I have read my share of fantasy, but I have never read any of the authors you listed. I have read Kristain Britain, Jane Lindskold and a few others. I like female leads and books with animals in them.
Keep up the good work all. I gotta go. American Idol is on. Yeah!!
WardHog - I'm glad you've decided to put your foot down and get back on plan. That's the hardest thing for me to do. Once I eat off plan one day, I have to really work at getting back on plan the next.
Mindy - Yay for compliments! And it's great to hear you are further into the 220's! Like you, I'm really shy about the compliments I get on my weight loss. If someone asks if I've lost weight, I usually say that I don't know. I'm not one of those people who announces it to everyone. Well, except for on here, but you all are my support group. As for the authors... I have a Kristain Britain book in my stash of to-be-read books. Actually, I have two, I think. I just haven't managed to delve into them yet. Too many books, too little time!
I did my weigh-in today (a day late), and it was still 218. Oh, well. I think I might see a pattern here, though. If I go out to a restaurant on Saturday, then I don't lose anything on Tuesday (or Wednesday). I still try to stay within plan at the restaurant, but what I eat there just isn't as healthy as something I fix myself. So, I think maybe I'll talk to the boyfriend about laying off the restaurants on Saturday nights. I wouldn't mind going every now and again, but every other week just isn't cutting it for me. I'd rather lose a pound than go out for dinner. I'm looking forward to next Tuesday when I'm almost positive I will see a drop on the scale. It's all just a matter of time. I have a mini goal of 210 by St. Patty's day, so I'm hoping I can still make that. I'll have to pull off 2 pounds a week to do it, but I have faith. And even if I don't make it, I'll still be closer to the 200's.
I've been keeping up my exercise routine at lunch everyday. Sometimes I really don't feel like doing cardio before I lift weights, but I always force myself. If I slack off one day, then I'll start slacking off every day. Yesterday I walked 1.5 miles. It's supposed to be rainy/snowy on Thursday, so I don't know if I'll make my 1.5 miles then, but I will be lifting weights today and doing some indoor cardio on Thursday if I can't get outside.
Well, I forgot that there are four shots at the 4-yr check-up. My son isn't feeling so hot after that, so I am going to keep him home this afternoon. Maybe I can walk on the treadmill tonight. Anyway, I am on my eating plan today.
I have been staying pretty on track with my eating. I have continued to go down in weight (I was at 223 yesterday and 223.5 today.) I am noticing that the days I don't eat enough calories I tend to up on the scale the next day. I worked out yesterday, too, so I'm sure I needed to eat more calories. I also know I should stop looking at the scale every day, but I think it helps me stay on track. Especially now that the numbers are finally going down. If I see 223, then I know if I screw up my eating it will go right back up again. Tomorrow is the Biggest Loser weigh in for Mindy and I. From talking to other people, it sounds like we may have a good chance of finally winning our money back this week! Each of us has lost 3 pounds since last Thursday, so we are finally doing well on the same week! Anyway, I love hearing about the books people are reading, because I too love to read. It seems like I continue having less and less time to read lately with my daughters. I am also obsessed with the show "Jon and Kate Plus 8" and I just can't stop watching it. I keep recording all the episodes and watching them every night, along with American Idol and Biggest Loser. Those little twins and sextuplets are just the cutest things, and they remind me so much of my daughters (ages 7 and 2). Ok, must get my 7 year old in bed now. Keep up the good work everyone!
Kelly & Mindy - best of luck with your weigh-in tomorrow!
Today I finally went to the gym and did a 15 min mi walk to warm up, then a Group Ride class. I stayed on my eating plan yesterday and I am on track for today. I am not looking forward to my weigh-in tomorrow, but it is what it is.
So I guess I will be the first to tell you. Kelly and I did awesome today. We each lost 3.5 pounds. We won the weigh-in this week. We are very happy. We got our money back. Plus we are both dropping weight. That is the true prize. Now tom. is my official home weigh-in so I am waiting till then to do any updates to my info. Don't you wish all weeks could be like that?
Foucault- you probably have the first two books in the series about the green riders. I have read both of them and loved them. The third one is out in hardcover only right now and I have told my self that when I get down to 225 I will splurge and buy it. Since we won the weigh-in this week, I just might use that money to get it a little early (since I'm at 228).
Wardhog- yeah for getting back on the bandwagon. Take what you get this week and move forward. It's ok to falter once in a while, as long as we get right back on track and don't quit.
Kelly- way to go!! We did it.
I had a funeral to attend today and was worried about eating at the luncheon. There was not a whole lot there that I knew I could calculate calorie wise. So I had a few pieces of ham and turkey, 3 baby carrots, a little salad and some jello. I don't think the whole thing was more than 220 calories. Yikes!! I guess I have to eat tonight.
WardHog - Four shots? I had no idea there were so many shots that young children need. I don't remember getting that many. I'm glad you're back on track with the food and work-outs. Maybe your weigh-in won't be as bad as you think. And even if you did gain - you lost it once, you can definitely lose it again.
Kelly - Great job on your weigh-in!!! I've seen the show about Jon and Kate and their millions of babies. I can't imagine caring for that many kids. Sheesh. It looks like barely controlled chaos. :-) I, too, am watching American Idol. I only saw a few of the audition/Hollywood shows. I prefer when it gets down to the really good singers/performers and the actual competition/voting begins. I don't really have a favorite, although, I love the 17-year-old kid - David? He's adorable and has such a beautiful voice.
Mindy - Yay for the 3.5 pounds!!! You and Kelly are doing so well! And, yes, I do have the first two Green Rider books. I meant to read them months ago and just got side-tracked by so many other books and series. I hear that they are great novels, though. I'm definitely looking forward to giving them a read.
I couldn't stay way from the scales when I was home for my lunch hour. They say I'm 217.5, which is excellent. Typically, I weigh 2 to 3 pounds more during the day after I've had breakfast and drank 30oz of water. So, now I have much more hope of being down to 216 this coming Tuesday. I almost skipped out on my walking today, but I decided to push through and do it anyway. It is cold and rainy here, and I was trying to tell myself I couldn't walk because it might rain. It didn't rain, and I'm glad I got out there and walked instead of breaking my routine.
It has been a crazy week for me and I just didn't find time to log on and I missed you all like crazy! I did think about you all and it kept me on track pretty much with the food.
I didn't make but one workout. That sucks but I will continue to try. I'm really surprised because I like working out so I don't know why I'm not going. I have called a friend and asked her to meet me at the Y Sunday so I can get the week off to a good start.
Tomorrow I"ll clean house..that takes me about 4 hours each week and I consider it a workout. I'm one of those people who moves furniture everyweek and is always "deep" cleaning. It's an obession with me. But it makes me feel good to have things tidy, organized, and clean. When I don't I feel overwhelmed and then I overeat.
You all have been doing so well with your weight-losses. I"m about to kick it in and join you! I haven't been able to make my last 2 TOPS meeting weigh-ins and I only weigh myself there so it's consistant. I will go to the meeting next Thursday and that will give me an idea of where I am. In the meantime I"m determining that by how my clothes feel.
Wardhog: I'm glad to see you are back and you are quickly getting back up to speed. It's hard when life keeps interrupting our plans..but you know that's always going to happen and I know that I need to figure out how to get back on track the next day and not let days go by.
Kelly and Mtiger: You ladies are looking good and doing well. Of course those compliments are coming..they can be a little embarrasing but don't they feel great! instead of thinking that people are not saying anything to you because of your weight. It's nice to have your hard work noticed.
Kelly: I watch John and Kate too..I have a friend who has twins and two other girls so it gives me a littel insite to her world.
Focult: You are so focused and inspired and I want some of that to rub off on me! You said you like Sci-Fi books..have you read any of Dean Kuntz? I've read some of his stuff...it keeps your interest.
Ok..got to start getting ready for this funeral. I want to run to the bank on my way.
Good Morning
I made it over the hump. I went back to bed and got up at 9:00 hopped on the scale again and it said 228. Oh my God!! If this keeps up Kelly and I are sure to win the weigh-in Thursday. How exciting. Patience is paying off.
This site has become so motivating. It is like a lifeline for me. If I don't get on everyday I feel lost. Thanks to all of you.
