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3 meals - day 6
b4 10 - day 6 read serenity - day 8 Mod - sorry to hear you're feeling down...chin up - look at your exercise and your avoidance of unprocessed food... you're staying OP and that's important too!! RED - happy to see you! I had the mother of all headaches yesterday - form the second I woke up till I went to sleep but I woke up without it today! THAT'S something to be happy about!!!! :) |
Day 5 again or Day 1? Hmmmmm...
208.6. Nothing catastrophic yesterday except I fell off the step wagon. Just slightly under the weather and didn't push myself to get out there so I ended up with not quite 5k steps. And then didn't bother journaling since I was off-P anyway. Back on today, just going to finish this :coffee: and get out for a run, do some yoga, drink the water, etc. etc.
I guess I'll take the pause and make this Day 5 again. One pause gone. WI tomorrow. :crossed: A loss would be swell. I've really worked this week unless something awful happens (Read: a gain), I should get recognition for 40 pounds off tomorrow. Red, nice to see you! Thanks for your explanation of why you think food discussion should be :censored: Be good to yourself! Beach, thanks for the recipe! I'll definitely make that. :) I feel for you on the struggles with your mom. Mine's pretty much upbeat and on an even keel mentally but she's in poor shape physically, can hardly walk without a walker. Which she attributes to arthritis but ... she's probably 100 pounds overweight and doesn't get any exercise. And I've seen this happen over a period of years -- she'll just sit on the couch and move as little as possible. She's almost 85 but her mother lived to be 100. And I would hate to see her spend her last years totally incapacitated. I guess it's always something. :rolleyes: Modcat, if only we were independently wealthy! It seems like we're all always too busy or we've got the time but lack $ or we're stressed. Hope you can find a way to enjoy the extra time. :hug: Apple, here's a description of sound yoga. Miriam, glad your headache's gone! That sounded awful. Do you get migraines? K, coffee's almost gone and I should be too. Let's make this a good one! |
Hi Ladies! The way things are going it looks like I could possibly reach my birthday goal!! I have to REALLY stay OP and push myself at the gym.
I've decided my next goal will be to weigh what's actually on my drivers license. Which has been wrong since I was about 17. oops. I've wondered several times what the employee at the DMV thought when she asked "Has your weight changed?" And I said no, even thought I was about 75 lbs heavier. hahahaha.. I'm just a big ol' liar. Hope everyone has a great day! My Challenges - As of Wednesday 4 Days Complete-Stay within my daily WW Points - 3 Pauses 17 Days Complete-Stop Smoking - 0 Pauses 4 Days Complete-Gym 7 Days a week - 3 Pauses |
Miriam, Arabella, thanks for the welcome back. Though I'm not quite there yet, I will be soon. I have had some rough times, but I am taking them as lessons and not using them to beat myself up with, though I do a bit..... :^:
Last night was my final pigout. Really went hog wild from around noon. Pretty weird stuff too I was shoving in my face, things I normally don't. On the other hand, last week I had an amazing week, working out at the gym and jogging for the first time in months. I was eating much less and in control. Then, the past few days I've kind of let go again. There is something different going on though, some feeling of actually LIKING that feeling of control and discipline. It's cool and the other is not. And last week, the extra exercise tightened me up and gave me more strength (I can put on muscle like you wouldn't believe) and I really, really liked that feeling. I had some incredibly late nights...coming home around 9 a.m. (well, just one) and I've had it with that. Like after the grand finale on the Fourth of July, the fireworks are over! Hope to see you all back here soon. :bubbles: |
No Beer, Day 16, 3 pauses left
30 min exercise, Day 14, 1 pause left I don't think I lost any weight this week, but no gain either. Tomorrow is weigh in. I'll try to be good at dinner tonight. Red, I totally know what you mean, sometimes you just have to get all that @#!!*#! out of your system. When my husband leaves on a trip I sometimes spend the first night or 2 doing what ever just because no one is there to tell me not to. (Some times a husband is like having a mom or dad around. Sometimes I feel like a little kid again. And not in a good way.) So now it's time to buckle down and pay for our sins. :devil: Beach-I'm sure you'll make your goal! Way to go!:cp: Arabella, thanks for the link. I wonder if I can borrow something like that from the library? Get right back on P! You hear?:drill: Miriam, glad your head ache is gone. I've had a few on and off lately. stomach aches too. I really haven't been feeling all that healthy lately. I think it's just stress, but.... Mod, do you walk all of your dogs at once? Back when I had 2 healthy dogs I would occasionally walk them together but it was kind of a pain in the.... Well, I have to go do something useful now. See y'all later... |
I had an off day. After work I met a friend at the Japanese restaurant and I pigged out. First time in a month. I didn't go to the gym either. I don't feel all that bad about it because I know tomorrow I'll be back on track. It was a decision, and I don't feel "out of control". I hope that is a sign of something good...
My Challenges - As of Thursday 4 Days Complete-Stay within my daily WW Points - 2 Pauses 17 Days Complete-Stop Smoking - 0 Pauses 4 Days Complete-Gym 7 Days a week - 2 Pauses |
beach--love the new avatar! And certainly we all need those days when we consciously go off plan--it is a big help sometimes to help keep us on plan those other days. I love japanese restaurants as well! :yes:
BTW--my DL is now "only" 40 lbs. less than what I am. I upped the DL weight about 30 lbs. a few years ago when it was ridiculously little (college weight) and for absolutely certain I WAS NOT 125! Now at 155--that is a reasonable underestimate. :D I am determined to get back to that very attainable weight someday soon. :crossed: Apple--oh my gosh you hit it on the head. I may have said it here before, but I LOVE when my hub is gone for a couple of days (which is practically never!) It is so liberating, in a good way. It does feel like he is my parent, or my boss even at times. Grrrgh! :devil: And yes, generally take all three at once--quite a handful. Sometimes, just the two younger ones, if I can sneak out without the old girl. :sssh: Arabella--yes you are doing so awesome still, one off day is no biggie, as with beach. Congrats early on the 40 lb loss. :bravo: Miriam--probably a delayed tiredness/stress headache from those extra hours you had to put in for your report. Glad to hear it's gone now. :) Red--SO GLAD you are starting to feel better! Nice to know you are around and checking in on your "21-day disciples" here. I guess fauxtini is still jetting around the US getting married, moving into a new pad, having a honeymoon, blah, blah, blah. Just the usual boring stuff, hmmm? ;) |
Red - welcome back on the wagon!
Apple - hear ya on the hubby issue, haha Mod - at 5"1' I weigh 145 and I look awful! Feel so frustrated after losing so much weight and being a big size still! I'm still a 14/16 - more a 16, and it's irritating!!!!!! My friend who is 5"3' weighs 140 and she's a size 6! What up?!?! My sister made her daughter's bat Mitzvah in a Japanese restaurant in Jerusalem and it was soooo yummy! So my DH and I went out to dinner there the next week :) It's mice they have so many vegetarian options there, too. Beach - when's your birthday? Wonder how Fish is doing, hope she's okay. |
Tgif!
My Birthday is Oct 4th, next Saturday. If I drink LOTS of water to get rid of all this dang sodium, I might make my goal.
I bought a dress for the cruise next year. It's like 2 sizes to small! It was on clearance for like $20. That's going to be my motivaton. Silly I know, but I need a visual. miriam - I didn't even think about the vegetable plate! I went straight for the meat! :) I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday! |
Day 6
207.6. Day 6, 2 pauses left.
According to WW scale, I'm down .8 this week. Gosh, maybe I'll soon be able to move my ticker :hyper: I got a round of applause for 40 off, which was nice. I was thinking on my walk home that it's important to go every week because otherwise, I can hit a week with no loss, decide not to go... and that's the slippery slope that leads to... nowhere good. I feel like I'm working awfully hard for awfully slow loss. But if that's the way I've got to do it, that's the way I've got to do it. I've lost close to 20% of my body weight. According to my Tanita scale, my body fat is now in the normal range for my age group (I think they're very lax, though). My husband says I'm looking sexy. So...progress. I'll keep going. Apple, Modcat, Miriam -- wow! Maybe there's some connection between overbearing husbands and weight issues. (I wouldn't be surprised, come to think of it. Me too! I was just talking about how he's like an authority figure. (He's going away for the weekend. Tee hee.) Jeez, ya know... that can't be good for a relationship. Beach, do you keep your dress out somewhere where you can see it? I've always got an item or two in the closet that I try on every so often to see if I can wear them. Apple, thanks for the :drill: I did get right back on track. Getting my steps in every day. :yes: Red Balloon, glad to hear you're on your way back. Me too on the muscle -- really slows the weight loss, too, I find. Which can get discouraging. But I guess it's better in the long run. Miriam, I bet you look better than you think you do! Sizes can be deceptive, too. A lot depends on style and fit. Modcat, we don't have weights on our DLs here (Huzzah!) but when I lived somewhere we did, I bet I was listed as 75 pounds lighter -- yeah, bet I fooled 'em with that. :rolleyes: Well, I've got most of my steps in, done some :yoga: gone to WI, had my oat bran and am drowning myself in :coffee2: Seems like one of those days where there's not enough caffeine in the world. :yawn: Nevertheless, I guess it's time to get to work. Have a great day, all. |
Arabella--I bet you are right now that I ponder that--the hub factor and weight issues. I do know, however, an overbearing hub who has a notoriously unfaithful wife (who is admittedly, hot looking). I wonder if that is her way to sorta slap him in the face, or to exert control. But for several others, I can see the overweight thing. I think it may be due to a stress/emotional/control thing. In other words--many different things factor into it. :D What am I talking about? I don't really know.... :dizzy:
Miriam--I am currently about a size 12-14 US. I'd be tickled pink with a size 8--I have no illusions of being smaller. At 8, my body looks good, if it is fit. Curvy, but nice (if I remember correctly!) Sizes are so different for everyone. I just would like to always find my size in any store, because there are such cute things out there! Just recently (this summer) started to buy a few things that are sleeveless--this was a huge milestone for me! My hub finally convinced me my arms are fine. Still big, but much better! And my waist is starting to be curve inward again! I will get there! :yes: beach--I've done that as well--incentive clothes buying! And it has worked for me in the past. :) |
Hi all,
I totally agree with the direct correlation between spouse issues and weight issues - never had any weight issues until I has spouse issues!! Beach - where are you going for your cruise? I've never been on a cruise before, but I guess I'd be freaked out the whole tie - kinda like flying. Arabella - 40 pounds!! WOHOO!! That's totally awesome!!!! Mod - you see what I mean? Look at your weight,look at my weight, and I'm still 14/16 US. GRRRR!!! Congrats on going sleeveless! My arms were never an issue - just mainly my big fat round stomach. I still can't shop in regulare sizes stores here - only big sizes, sigh.... 3 meals - day 6 <1 pause taken> b4 10 - day 7 read serenity - day 9 |
No Beer, Day 18, 3 pauses left
30 min exercise, Day 15, no pauses left Whoa,hangingonbyathreadtothatexercisechallenge.Ohs hoot,mysacebardoesntwork,nietherdoestheletterafter o |
coming in for a look-see...
Ok, peops, I'm going to try to make a comeback. I'm sitting here drinking my green drink, very healthy stuff I believe and actually contemplating sticking a horrible cigarette in my face (lit, of course). I've been in an anything-goes mood for weeks now and I'm actually enjoying it. My contrary nature makes me the strongest in a no-holds-barred environment. I just have to be different.....what's that???? :listen: ....OK, smartie pants, if you're so different, then why don't you try to get those godawful 30 pounds off you that have been roosting there for years, the SAME 30 pounds, different my arse.
Well, I'll see where things take me and think up some challenge that won't interfere with my teenager-like mind. Maybe now that I have firmly reestablished my reputation as a chain-smoking, beer-swilling, can't be relied on to get to work on time...or at all, for that matter (and when she does it's gorging on sugar and eating all day long instead of working) I can go underground and do my straight-and-narrow routine stealth. Ah, there goes the switch on my rice cooker. I do love it when I can indulge myself and cook. It's so rare that I have any time at all at home. My cats never see me. With all the talk of husbands around here, I think the only husband I could possibly have is one who was never around or one who would never miss me. But then, what's the point I guess, eh? :dunno: ************** Apple -- Love that new writing style. Very stream of consciousness. ;) I can't believe you've gone 18 days without a brew. :eek: Have you been slogging down the wine or vodka or something else? Just kidding. Great stuff. And the exercise too. How inspiring! miriam -- Well, it's been so long I don't know where everyone is. I just hope you're doing OK with the diabetes scare you had. Spouse issues I don't have, never wanted to go quite that far... ;) Hope things are going well for you! Miriam, that is strange about your taking a large size. I find that really unusual. I think weight training could really help you. Maybe you have very small bones, which would mean that your total weight comes from more meat...er, and other things...but, seriously, try doing some serious weight training if you haven't before. I'm sure it would help tighten you up and when you're tighter you're going to get into a smaller size. Now, what's this about a bar mitzvah in a Japanese restaurant?!?!? Interesting! Are you a vegetarian too? modcat -- Love those dogs. Tell me about them. They look adorable. Thanks for the encouragement and, yes, thank you, disciples!! Arabella -- Thanks for holding the fort with your colorful posts. Now I'm back to show you up! ;) Congratulations on your WW applause. Forty pounds gone, beautiful! I can see how going every week could really help. I wish I had easy access to such a group here, but there isn't any such around that I know of. Only TOPS I think, or Overeaters Anonymous. Thing is, there's nothing anonymous about my overeating! And I can't imagine going to a meeting, standing up in front of everyone and saying "Hi, my name's Red and I eat too much" I mean, like, yeeeaaaahhh, :?: we can see that.... And I don't know anything about TOPS. I remember doing Weight Limited way back in the '70s. God, I can remember it like yesterday. I guess this shows the short-term memory is deteriorating, eh? You know, on the muscle, yeah, maybe it slows the weight loss but I just feel SO much better when I feel strong. It does take a LOT of work to get the weight down though and my appetite ba-ba-ba-BALLOONS when I'm doing weight training. But, if I do a lot of cardio, or at least break a good sweat for about 20 minutes it makes a world of difference. Congrats on the "sexy" compliment too! :yes: beach -- I like the idea of a dress 2 sizes too small. I have jeans that I used to love to wear. The zipper is broken but I'm going to get them fixed and aim to get back in those. I fit into them when I was 27 lbs lighter and didn't have much muscle. Let's see what happens. Um...can you say, broken zipper again? Oh, and beach, how can you "pig out" in a Japanese restaurant? Seriously. |
Good morning all. Just getting a quick post in, before I am off to run the Komen Race for the Cure. Thanks to some help from a friend, I have a t-shirt that honors my late aunt that passed away from breast cancer in May.
Red, I hear you on the anything goes mentality. Things have been so chaotic with school, that i just haven't done anything. I have decided to give myself a bit of a pause on actually losing weight, as long as I get back under 200 and don't gain, so I can focus on establishing a good school routine. I think if I can do that, it will decrease the stress eating. So, starting today, my challenges will be: 1) Daily workout 2) Follow menu 3) Log in daily. I am still going to do sessions regularly with my trainer. And I want to stay working out hard, so I am fit for marathon training next year. If nothing else, that will be my push to get off the last 30-40. I just need to do something to reduce the pressure, ya know? Anyway, sorry been gone so long. Hello to everyone, and hope to catch up soon. Please forgive me if I miss stuff, between work and school, I don't have a whole lot of reading time. Have a great day :wave: |
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