Good for you Tammy sticking with the program.

Hey Trudy,

Since I stop at the center on my way home from work, I get weighed with whatever I have on. I try to see my loss on a total weekly level. But.....I must confess, one day I had +1 pound so I took off my belt and heavy watch to stay even LOLOL

My new blog!
 

I played with the 3FC blog tonight!!!!

Bare with me, this is my first blog ever, not much there yet but I intend to use it as a motivator and for accountability. One more step to help with my success.

Thank you 3FC!!!!

http://3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/itsgreat2beme/

Well Remember what I did Once Bra and undies ..hehe . Made a Big Differ But Now I bring in yoga shorts and Light t-shirt to get WI.

GREAT JOB. !!

Hey there is this other info to fill out !!

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/show...0&postcount=16

If you like !

For those who are :
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...ay_balloon.gif

I am past my two week mark, so I am going to the center 3X a week now instead of every day. I WI today and I am happy to report that I am down another 1.4lbs. !!!! WOOT!!!
I was so good this weekend. I stuck to my meal plan to a tee! My hubby was great too. Since our daughter was still healing from her dental surgery, we stayed in instead of going out to a big Mothers Day meal... whew! Hubby BBQ'd chicken, egg plant and we had salad. It was so yummy! We had fresh sliced pineapple for desert, so I was well within my daily intake. We also went for a long walk, so I felt great!

The center has a contest for the upcoming long weekend. You must WI on Friday and Tuesday and if you have lost .5 lb during the weekend you win a gift cert. I have no idea what the GC if for, but it keeps you curious enough to do it.
I have set a mini goal of being at or below 180 by Friday, so I am almost there. (181.4)

You are all doing great! I am about to go buy a new scale because mine isn't even close to my WI's. It doesn't weigh at .2, it only goes to .5 and it is never accurate. What's a good one? There is a weight watchers scale that measure to the .2lb, but it pricey. Does anyone own it?

Trudy: I always wear light clothes to weigh in and make sure I go to the bathroom before I WI. LOL silly I know, but they've already taken my FE and eve starch, I don't want them to take anything else from me. I don't think it matters what you wear as long as you are consistent.

Keep on truckin ladies!!

TMo

Meet a disapointed Tammy :-(

Was good all week-end, said no thanks to all the yummy treats offered to me, drank my water and I gain +0.2??? womp womp womp

Like Tmo, finished my 2 week mark last week and this was my first 3 consecutive days without a WI. Go in the center today and arggggggggg

I'm so disapointed. I feel like I'm working SO hard :-(

Wednesday has to be better LOL

Tammy

Oh Tammy... try not to let it get you down. If anyone knows about gain, it's me!! and .2 is such a small gain.

Stress takes it's toll on your body. I think you did great. With the added stress in your life, I am surprised you didn't gain more, so good for you!!! just keep doing what you're doing and you'll see loss in no time.

Ola Senoritas!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm back and had a great time. all of you are doing so well. If it makes any of you feel better I gained 5lbs while I was away. Mostly water weight as HM says but I'm back on track. Not worried at all.

Christina you are looking so beautiful!!!! I still haven't figured out how to put any pics up on here yet. I'll have to get a pic of me in my bikini and my dress for you all to see.

I had a huge boost of confidence down there as i was in my bikini. It's seriously all about the confidence. I felt sexy and know that others thought that too.

I've also started playing softball again after a 6 year slump. I was very competitive when I was younger and wanted to do something fun again.

has anyone bought those cookbooks from HM yet? I'm starting to get bored with food and need some mixing up. I refuse to buy the book cause of how much money i've already spent there.

talk later!

ash

Well My WI Mon was Ekkk.

I +2.lbs over the Weekened but Had a Depressing weekened. The weather here was Crap and I didnt leave the house Sunday for Mothers day.':(
And the Kids wore getting on my last nerve."Sorry" So I had this feeling it would happen. I suffer from Despression for the last 15yrs and it was a Bad weekend to hit. :( + I have all the signs of TOM showing up soon agian so soon.
Sorry pitty Party for me. :(

and Hugs for TaMMY & TAMMY.

ASHELY I have Both cook books. are you looking for something Yummie or just for Dinner & thanks noticing my pic.
Now I still believe you need 30 post to do links ! and I post and link from my Photobucket.com

Now WI & MM are tomorrow. I DON'T WANT TO GO !
FEELING FAT ! :dizzy:

Morning Ladies !

WI & MM for me today.. Feeling little better today I think. My home scale looking good. back to 165.6lbs SO I shouldnt be to depressed today. I was hoping to get to 162lbs by this week. but maybe next week.

will let ya know how i do later.

Sorry I have not been around the last little bit. Had some home isseus and found it hard to stay on plan. Causing a 1 lb gain over the weekend. But hoping it will be gone so I can be under 300 for my birthday on friday.

Have a great day ladies.

Feeling really light today!! Went to WI and MM. Down -.8lb and -3 inches
I am .6lb away from my Friday goal.
Feeling great!! What a beautiful day too. We are due some nasty rain on the weekend, so I think I'll spend the rest of today walking the doggies.

WTG Ashley! A Bikini??? I couldn't even imagine a bikini! Not even if I was 120lbs. I am afraid that after two kids (first one weighing in at 9lbs 3oz) my body is not bikini friendly! But good for you!!!! I am truly jealous! You are right, it's all about the confidence!

I am feeling so good! I went shopping with my daughter yesterday and tried on a few tops (staying away from the bottoms for a while). You know how the dressing room mirrors are an instant downer! Well, I didn't even look! Why bother, I know I'm not going to see much of a difference, and I know what I look like at home. I just giggled to myself and walked past the mirror. My mirror at home is more understanding and comforting anyway! LOL

Christina: Big hugs! I know it's hard to "look up" when you're "feeling down". Try to hang in there! You've been doing so good.

TMo

Nice to meet you Julia , Tx for posting a Pic !

Ok now I went in for WI &MM today and I losss 3.5inch = 56.5inch and went back down to 165.0lbs today So all is good now.
So 164 is my goal Fri.

Ok I picked up this product call H.M ChocoBerry Chews 90tabs about to help with craving and suppress hunger. 2-4tabs as needed daily And DOESN'T COUNT towards what you eat.
Ok I just tired two few hrs ago and little to get used too "Taste" but it's seems to be working.

Very Good TMo.. It feels good ya !!

Ya the dressing rooms are scary to look at and the Lighting is Crap.

But good start for wanting to try on a few tops !

Kool ANother Memebers pic thannks TMo for Sharing !
anyone else !

Tmo so nice to see your lovely face!!!!!

Thanks for being there for me this week ladies. Can't believe I let a 0.2 gain affect me so much! Today's WI was ALOT better at
-1.8 :-) 0.4 away for my Friday's goal!!

Christina, glad you are feeling better, like me, you seem to take the scale seriously LOL Sorry I wasn't here yesterday to cheer you up :-(

I saw bikini???? What is that??? Maybe we don't have bikinis here in Quebec LOL

So took a few days off to rest and then the kids come back from school with a letter announcing they have no school tomorrow....*DARN* I was hoping for a Pj day, movies and sleeping in but most of all....having the house to myself.....I'm not a mother these days, I'm a taxi driver hihi

Need to get emotionnaly ready for friday as it is a BIG day, my weekly goal WI and my Dad's first chemo treatment following the removal of his lung a month ago. Not sure how I feel about it all yet, I've been riding the roller coaster as best I can since diagnostic. Maybe being *numb* is my way of coping for now. Poor hubby is the one being hit by the roller coaster on my bad days. God Bless him xox

Hey!!!! I forgot my supplements at dinner!!!! Oh!oh! Going to do that NOW! Better late then missing my dose (sounds like something an addict would say) Ha Ha

Be back tomorrow
Hugz
Tammy xo

Yes, I finally got up the courage to post a photo. :P

Sorry Tammy, I thought Bikini was a universal word. LOL
It's a two piece bathing suit, and I could NEVER wear one!! So thrilled for your WI results. We both have a goal for Friday. I have missed my suppliments as well and just took them later with a piece of fruit. The ladies at the center said as long as you take them with something, it's fine.

I hope everything goes well for your father Tammy. It can be so hard on the whole family.

Christina: So glad you are feeling better. Good info on the ChocoBerry Chews. I don't really crave sweets as much as chips. I likes me some salt! LOL
The first time I went on HM the pills did an amazing job at knocking out my cravings. However, this time around they don't seem to be working as good. I don't know why. I find myself having a very hard time in the evenings, especially on the weekends when it's movie night. Before, I could sit next to my son while he ate them and I didn't even want any, now I can't even have them in the house! Ah well, it's better for everyone in the house not to eat the demon chips! LOL

Hang in there ladies... we're all doing great!

Afternoon Ladies!

Looks like everyone is having a good week. Mine is looking up too! Lost 1/2 of the 1 lbs weekend gain. . Just sort of bouncing up and down on the other .5 lb. So now I am upping the water and making sure the portion sizes are right on if not maybe on the skimpy side! I do WI again Fri afternoon so we will see. I am so close to being under 300 I am getting alittle anxious. I really wanted it bad for my birthday but with last weekends emotional set back I may have to wait for Mon-Tues next week.

Its nice to see more pix. As we get to know eachother more it is easier to be a bit more open. Enjoy your afternoon grab a little sun.

Here I am anxious, but the answer for why showed up today. TOM. I gather that I retain water before it shows up. And honestly I did not realize that it was coming. Lost track of the days.

New Here
 

Good Morning

Figured I'd introduce myself. I started HM back in Feb 11th 2008. I did an internet search at that point and found nothing as a chat support. I did another search last night on a whim and found this thread. Thank you for continuing it.
I find, I don't post much, but need to read others successes (and trials). I will post my stats as of today as that's the latest. (just got back from centre)

Age: 33
Start: 249.6
Current: 219.6
Goal: 150 (End Jan 2009 - it still seems so far away)

So looking at the numbers - today I reached the 30 pounds lost goal.
I had been up by almost 2 pounds on Wednesday. And as all of you have mentioned AF aka TOM showed up last night. Don't think I'd ever say yippee when it started, but I did.

My centre has magnets for every 10 pounds lost. This is my third. There are nevada style lottery tickets attached for %$ off merchandise. Can use for all except 2000's.

So much for not posting much, I'll end now.

Hope everyone else has a good WI.

:welcome:Meekster

Welcome Meekster!! 30 lbs!! That is great!! Keep up the good work. I hope you do post often to share your success. It sure does make a difference. My family doesn't always seem to care about the .2, .4, .6, .8 losses.... but this thread does! Post or read, makes no difference. If our stories help, then I am grateful for that.

I went to WI today to see if I reached my Friday (3 week mark) goal. YEAH for me!!! I am down .8. That puts me under 180!!! (179.8) It felt so good to see that 7!!!

I too am seeing the signs of TOM. I really expected myself to be heavier because I am so bloated today, but what a nice surprise it was to get on the scale and see that number.
My center has stars they put on the wall for every 5 lbs. It felt a bit like Kindergarten, but it's nice to have reached that mini goal. 40 pounds to go!!

So WI went well! Despite TOM and other stuff. Almost made my goal today too. Scale said 300.5. I will claim that as my birthday goall acheived!

My cnetre does leaves on the wall for every 10lbs. Use to be stars but they wanted to get all springy. Apparently we all get a reward for comming in Tues for WI and having a loss after the long weekend.

:carrot: Welcome I Like New Friends to Chat with !:broc:
Were all real friendly here and it has become addicting this board.

I started this Baord because I couldnt find HM support and Now Look at this Once a Little Thread...Post#346 & page 25 Later.. Hehe !~

I Say WOW to you 30lbs Loss since Feb11.. Wow ~!:carrot::carrot::carrot:

Where abouts are you from ?
are you Single/Married?
Kids/Pets ?

Now I know you said you Dont post alot but a Weekly update would be great and I hope to see you post more and we encourage you more too .

Now for Me @ home was http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...44051608-1.jpg and at the Centre I'm.... 164.0 today Yahoo Baby !

*14.4lbs More to go till I'm @150lbs for my Sister Wedding 07/12/08

I Can Do it, :dust:I Will Do it !!

Oh ya I went and tryed on my MH Dress for my Siter Wedding and WOw...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_8976-1.jpghttp://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_8983-1.jpghttp://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_8982-1.jpg
The dress it has to be taken in in the back area alone over 4inch. and they started to say there so much here take in so they said to come back next month for final measurments closer to the end of June. :carrot:

Julie H

I Pm'd you !

Hi all..
Welcome to you Meekster.. its nice to see others coming in here.

Christina you look so thin in that dress.. Very pretty.

You all are doing really great this week. Good going.. Now if we can all stick with it for this long weekend.. Its hard when its a long weekend I think.. Drinking and eating seems to go with the weekend.

I stayed the same this week. Its ok though at least I am not up.. TOM is supposed to be here but hasn't showed yet.. I might just bypass him this month.. Haha. Oh the joys of getting older. Still have the pre-TOM symptoms but nothing to relieve them.. Grrrr.

I feel skinny-er today.. Not sure why but I might have been retaining water this week.
Good luck this weekend girls and check in when you can..

Trudy

Yay Julia.. 300.5.... Whoopee.. Next week you will be under the 300 mark.. I am so happy for you..

JulliaH

Thank you for your Pm Back !

Hey no problem. Love the bridesmaid dress. I went dress shopping today with BF her wedding is in Oct and we decided that we will go with an alfred angelo design. Not sure which one yet and she likes the claret colour. The party will all look great in that colour. Also scoped out a salon for mani & pedis this am. Had a great time! Now to try to squeeze in a workout before I lose my second wind!

I Know I'm alittle Scale Crazy but Look what I Saw ! http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...bs05182008.jpg this Morning !
So 163 or 162 Monday morning at the centre would be nice to to have on record !
*ONLY 33.6 lbs more to my GAOL ! :broc: and 13.6 to my Mini goal 07/12/2008.

Christina...YOU ROCK!!!!! Always so proud of you :-)

I'm still around ladies, very busy with Dad and making the most of the days without rain to prepare my flower gardens, etc. Has been a GREAT long week-end so far despite the sad Friday with Dad but I am concentrating on the positive which includes my new annd improved energy level....woweeee I feel AWESOME!!!!!

Been keeping my blog up to date and finding that reading about others is helping out a great deal. My new bedside reading :-)

I was wondering this morning.....do we HAVE to take our supplements 15 to 30 mins before our meal??? We are so laid back on week-ends, have taken them right before my meal for the past day or so...will that change anything?

Have a great night all...

@-)-)---Tammy---(-(-@

THANKS TAMMY !

Well it's WI&MM today so I'll see where I sit !
Ekk Ready Wont to see 163.? today !

Hi ladies. Nice to see you have done so well Christina!!! Very well done!

I thought for sure I would have gained over the weekend. I didn't eat to plan. I didn't eat bad stuff, but I didn't eat enough. It's TOM and my appetite always suffers. I would have harmed a small child Sunday night for some chips and a chocolate bar!! I settled for a cup of tea and a 100 cal aero bar. I had an apple to settle the crunch I miss from eating chips. So I didn't do too badly at all.
I went in on Tuesday and weighed in at -.6
So I got my $5. Gift Cert. woopie!!!!
I am feeling really good, despite TOM. Lots of energy and I don't get tired as easily as I did. Feels great!

Julia, can't wait to get an update from you! BTW... Happy Birthday!!!

Re: Taking pills immediately before your meal
 

Tammy, I don't always take my pills the recommended 30-45 min before a meal either. I asked the center and they say they work best if you take them and wait, but if you forget before you meal, you can always take them with a snack in between meals. :carrot:
My councillor said I can take them with a piece of fruit mid day or in the evening if I forget. It's better than not taking them, or taking them immediately before a meal. So that's what I do.
Hope that helps!;)

I did not make my birthday goal.:( But hopefully I will have it for friday! Still hoovering at 300.5. Still need to exercise today. Too cold out so I did not get my walk or bike ride in.

ok, down another -.6 today!! :carrot:
I couldn't beleive the scale!
I also had MM done today. Down another 4 inches.:carrot::dizzy::carrot:

Christina, you look beautiful in your new picture. Good for you!
The $5.00 gift cert was from my center for losing at least .5 lbs over the long weekend. What sucks is that I can only use it on suppliments (which doesn't include wm2000's) and it expires May 31st. Ah well... I am just happy to have lost the weight.

I'm not going back in until Friday, so I'll chat with you then.

Julia, not to worry, you'll get there! :D