Well my day today was absolutely nuts, and I am afraid there are going to be lots of days like this between now and the end of the year. I made sure to get my workout in first - Group Ride and 45 min of cardio. Eating is on plan, too.
I know things are going to get tough around the holidays. I've got to say, I'm a bit worried about it. This will be my first holiday season while on my plan. Last year was my last hurrah. We just need to be smart. Not deprive ourselves of some goodies, but don't overdue it.
My family gets together for Thanksgiving. We are a small group. Mom, Dad, sister and niece, my family and maybe a friend or two. It's casual and we all contribute. Good thing is, my sister has been losing weight also, so we will probably both make some lower cal things.
I am happy to report a 2 lb loss! I really, really needed to see those scales move down, now that they have I'm ready to get with it again this week (my weightloss weeks go from Thursday-Thursday since that is my weigh-in day at TOPS). I had some really good workouts this week and seemed to be eating more often so that I didn't ever let myself get really hungry and overeat. I would pack my breakfast, my lunch and a snack for the ride home before I went to work out and I would eat some of my breakfast at 7:30, then more of it at 9:30 or 10, then lunch at noon, more of it at 2 and then my snack at 4:30..so maybe that is the plan I need to do.
Ward: Thank you for reminding me that even when things get crazy I need to plan my workouts and other tools that are working for me and get them in first.
Mindy: Looks like you are doing well.
For Thanksgiving we will get together with friends. I really don't have a problem with holiday food unless I am alone with it. I tend to do my overeating in private-there is another key for me...never eat alone or where people can't see me.
I have had one crazy busy week and I really missed you guys--I must get to work but I thought to myself this morning, I must really get to the board...and I'm glad I made it a priority.
Talk to you later. I'll be around off and on this weekend.
It sounds like you both will have kind of low-key Thanksgivings. We are traveling as usual. We normally go to my Grandma's in Arkansas, but this year we're going to Pennsylvania to see the in-laws. I need to start thinking about the packing soon. :sigh:
Today I did Group Power and 45 min of cardio. Eating is on plan. We're getting together with family on Sunday to celebrate my birthday (44 - woot!) and I am sure my Mom will send me home with 1/2 a cake. If I'm not careful I could eat my way through my birthday, Thanksgiving, and on to Christmas and New Year's. There's just so much going on at this time of year. Ah, well - one day at a time.
Susie- Great for you. You deserve a loss finally. It feels good when it happens. I munch all day. I eat a small breakfast, a morning snack, a bit of lunch, an afternoon snack, Dinner, and of course a snack. It has been working for me so far, so that is what I stick with.
Ward- Packing and traveling again? It is kind of nice to just stick around home, but there are times I might like to travel somewhere. Sounds like fun.
So since I hit 199.8 I gained 3 TOM pounds. I have currently lost 2.5 of them so I was back down to 200.4 today. I am looking forward to getting back under again, and with a little cushion. I live for the day when I don't pop back over again. I hope that is by the end of the year.
you are as old as how you feel so me I'm only 36 but I feel like 80 I have to loose 35 pounds, my arthritis is killing me and I know if I loose this weight I will feel better so I'm going to get a gym membership at the ymca and will start soon and so anyways you go girl wear that bikini, you look good and so why not and if you feel good even better I cant wait til I can wear a bikini that will be a great day.
Mindy, you will be staying under 200 by the end of the year.
I am not looking forward to the travel. Navigating the Atlanta airport on the day before Thanksgiving with two little kids is like the tenth circle of ****. I will gladly switch places with you!
Today I did Group Ride and 52 min on the stair mill. I seriously thought I was going to throw up, so I backed down the level for the last 7 minutes or so. I'm not sure what that was all about. Eating is on plan.
Today was great. The scale said 199.2. A new low. I need a few more pounds to follow suit so when that MID-CYCLE gain shows up, I might not go back over 200. End of the year is certainly my goal for not seeing 200 ever again.
Ward- Good luck with the airport. You do work your *** off at the gym. You have got to be really buff.
Pippy- I see you are new and you have popped up on a few of the threads I'm on. Welcome and looking forward to getting to know you better. This is a great thread. We have been together since Jan. That's when I started my "journey." Stick around and be inspired and inspire us.
Last night I was involved in a car accident. No one was hurt so that's really good news.
My hubby and I were coming back from a wedding and it was dark and raining. We saw something in the road and could not miss it. We hit it and it fliattend the tires on my passenger side. We pulled over and saw that there were 3 other cars pulled over and a semi. We all hit the same thing which was a universal joint from the semi!
Now I get to deal with getting a rental, and dealing with the repairs and insurance...sigh....
I was planning on going to workout today but I don't have a car, so I guess I'll do a yoga tape and some ab work.
I'm doing ok with my food. I didn't even have wedding cake last night. It was getting late and they had not cut it yet so we left--mabye we should have stayed!
Ward: It takes a lot to pack and travel and I feel that way when I only have to pack me and the hubby! Make it as easy on yourself as you can..it's a short trip right? Jeans and pullovers for everyone!
Mindy: I believe that you will stay under 200 this time but it's a good plan to get a few more lbs under so you have the leway when you cycle shows up.
Welcome to Pippy. As you loose that 35 lbs you will feel the "years" melt away.
Susie- Glad eveyone is okay. Accidents are always scary. Sometimes things work out in our favor, like leaving before the cake was cut. Today my DD and I were going to get a soft pretzels, but would have had to wait 7 min. So we left. We didn't need those extra calories, right??
Ward- Have a small piece of cake and enjoy. It's not everyday you turn 44. Then put the cake behind you and move on.
Still under 200 today, just barely. Gotta keep going.
Well I thought I would be able to drop some serious weight this week. Well, it hasn't happened. I am just hanging around 200, over and under. What the ****!!! This has really become very difficult. At this rate it will take me another two years to get where I want to be. Guess i just have to keep going.
Mindy, I am sorry it's so frustrating. You're still down 50 pounds! 50!
I got up early (7am ) and ran with my girlfriends yesterday. They're training for a 1/2 marathon on Thanksgiving, so I went a little over 10 miles with them. I also ate a lot yesterday at lunch and beyond. My actual birthday is not until Wednesday, but I really appreciate the birthday wishes.
Today I did Group Ride and Group Power. Eating is on plan.
For tomorrow's Group Ride class the instructor let me pick my own mix of music. I am sure she will humiliate me as much as she can, but it's all good fun. I am bringing treats (snack size Clif bars and bananas) for the class so they won't hate me so much for picking all the hardest songs.
Hang in there, you guys! We have made it almost a whole year of better choices!
My Group Ride class today was AWESOME! I hung my Happy Birthday banner from the handle bars of the bikes on the stage. I picked all of my favorite tracks (and they were all wicked hard) and we all sweated our guts out. Then I handed out the bananas and energy bars when it was over. They sang to me and made me feel really loved. The instructor said, "Good thing this day only comes once a year." She offers to do it for anyone having a birthday, but I'm only the second person to take her up on it. Anyway, it was great fun. Eating is on plan.
Ward- What a way to celebrate your birthday. Running 10 miles!!! OMG!!! Then having a fun birthday workout at the gym. How cool is that??? And healthy snacks to boot.
Susie- Keep on keepin on girl. Thursdays weigh-in is a comin. Hope you get another loss.
Today I was back under 200, 199.4. Over, under, over, under. Can I get a 198?? Amen!!!!
Have a small piece of cake and enjoy. It's not everyday you turn 44. Then put the cake behind you and move on. 
) and ran with my girlfriends yesterday. They're training for a 1/2 marathon on Thanksgiving, so I went a little over 10 miles with them. I also ate a lot yesterday at lunch and beyond. My actual birthday is not until Wednesday, but I really appreciate the birthday wishes. 
