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Aimee ~ I'm a parttimer. There seems to be no full time positions open in sight. If I was fulltime in my current postion, I would be making a little less than $700 every two weeks and I would NOT be complaining....at least not about the pay. I have to keep reminding myself that it's 80% diet too!
WI today: 263 Epic fail. :( I hope I am able to turn it around by next weigh in. Today was a good day. No soda, high fiber, good cal intake, and lots of water. I realized that I haven't been taking my vitamins and chugging alot of soda which I know added to my depression the last few days. |
Shari - I am totally with you on the weight = fail. Wii tells me I am at 265 this morning, down 0.2, but up 2. Having a weight problem sucks. But we gotta do it! This is our one life, and we have to live it to its fullest! I am relieved that you are only working part time, I was worried that you were getting that much working full time! I had been a part time person forever,ever. Technically I still am, I only work 30-32 hours a week. My advice is always pick something, one thing, and go after it like there is nothing else in the world. Thats how I got to the position I am in now. Which I LOVE! I also used to pick up hours everywhere, I always cancelled with friends, family, everyone to work. Sucked, but it got me where I am! I will send positive vibes your way though!
We rearranged the bedroom last night, and now the mirror is unobstructed. I took a good long look at my body yesterday, and it's not actually what I pictured. It was hard. Today I am doing much better with the diet, and the exercise. Since I am not working today it will be a double workout day, might as well take advantage of that! Diet-wise, I'm doing good, trying the "everything in moderation" thing with my diet. And when I was hungry at the mall I got a frozen yogurt with fresh fruit instead of anything else. I wish I didn't hate counting calories so much, one day maybe.. just not ready for that yet. Thats my babbling.. -Aimee |
Saturday, I put Leonidas down.
I took him to the vet that morning and we found out that his bottom half was paralyzed. No amount of surgery would have helped him gain use of his legs again. Susie asked me if I wanted to take him home but after the doctor told me that basically his only option was to be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life, I knew what I had to do. How could I let him go through life never bounding through the grass again? Never playing fetch or tug of war? I couldn't let him become a vegetable because I wanted to be selfish. Mentally, I took a knife and dug a piece of my heart out. I looked him in the eyes as they gave him the shot. It was over so quickly, less than a breath. I held him and prayed that he knew how much I loved him and that I was sorry. |
shari - :hug: I'm so sorry!! Poor baby. I know it was probably the hardest thing to do but it was the right thing. You couldn't let him go on suffering. But he's in a better place now, where he doesn't feel any pain and where he'll get to play and run around forever. Hang in there sweetie.
I was going to post something, but shari made me cry...I'll be back. |
Shari - I'm so sorry to hear about Leonidas! You definitely made the right choice, so have faith in that. Now it's time to grieve your loss.
-Aimee |
Shari, I'm so sorry for your loss but know in your heart that you did what was best for Leonidas. My thought are with you Hun, I know how hard it is to lose a pet( read member of the family).
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Oh Shari :hug: I am so sorry for your loss!! He did know that you loved him, dont worry!! I got all teary- eyed when I read that. Again, Im sorry!!
As for me, I had a awesome time at the coast this weekend and really dont wanna weigh in this week. We ate nothing but junk food this weekend, with going to the beach AND Superbowl..ugh My tummy STILL hurts from all that crap! |
I started back at the gym yesterday!!! I feel good!
My car broke down on the way to work today so after I got it back home it was 9:30, an hour late for work already so I used my parents car and went to the gym instead of work! LMAO! I'm heading to work now though, so an easy day is what I have today!!! |
sorry about that yesterday...i just got so emotional about shari's puppy.
I'm back! yes and this time permanently. being fat has just really gotten to me and I'm tired of it all. I'm tired of being exhausted all the time, and of not being confident in myself and in my relationship (looooong story). So it's just time for me to say screw it all and get to it! I think I owe myself that much! wendy - WTG on the gym!! If I could, i'd rather go to the gym than work. There's just nothing really appealing about sitting on my butt for 8 hours a day. I need a new career!!! randee - sorry about your bad weekend. but the thing is not to let it turn into a week. you can do it!! aimee - I hate counting calories too!! that's why I just decided to eat smaller portions and not concentrate on how many calories I'm consuming. Also trying to stay away from junk food. It's just too tiring. and that makes eating right boring and makes it harder to stick with it. are you still doing the shred? I haven't worked out yet, but I've been eating way less. no money = no junk food! the scale was way down this morning so I hope it stays down for my monday weigh in. It's good to be back girls!! |
Still plugging away over here! I started counting calories, today is day 4, I just realized that I started on Feb 1st, good way to keep track of how many days anyways! I am determined to go hard for 7 days, see if I actually see any results, and then decide if it's worth it. I gave myself and a friend a good pep talk the other day, we were talking about how we hate calorie counting.. she is going off to find a nutritionist and is going to try and find a way around it. If I were her nutritionist I would say "suck it up princess", heh. And so I'm sucking it up!! I am still exercising, I thought I'd be able to keep it up to exercise every day, but oh my! With only one week off I completely forgot how exhausting my job really is! So I'm aiming for 5 days a week instead. Wii tells me I am down 1.8 pounds this morning, I am very excited for that!! Last night was HARD, I went to dinner with some cosmetics girls... they got burgers, sandwiches, pasta.. but since I am only eating wheat at 1 meal a day (and never dinner), I had a seasonal greens salad with grilled chicken on top! And instead of pop I got a strawberry spritzer, which had club soda in it, so still has the bubbly feeling I love. I am sooo addicted to pop :( I was quite proud of myself!
Rosario - I am still doing the shred, I am on level 3 day 5. Level 3 is HARD, but very enjoyable. I actually look forward to doing it, can't say that about level 2 though. I started listening to my own music during level 1 and 2 because they were pretty boring for me - don't get me wrong, they were a good good workout, but boring for some reason. Are you still doing it? They have a thread going in the 20-somethings, it was great the first time I did it because everyone was posting every day, and so it was great for accountability when I didn't feel like doing it. I guess now that it's been a month since I started doing it, I might be making it a habit? It feels effortless to make the time to do it, plus it helps that its only 28 minutes!! I wish I could hire someone to count my calories for me.. lol... I have a very cute notebook for it though! -Aimee |
Hi Guys :wave:
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I just did 2 hours on the Wii Fit. I love the boxing thing! I cant do the advance yet (I tried lol) but im not that coordinated lol..I love the free step. I did the 30 minute one while watching The Gilmore Girls lol..I had to listen to the girl count so I wouldnt get off rhythm lol I need to start my own little "Challenge" to do the Wii Fit daily!! I forgot how much I like it. I dont really like the yoga or the strength ones though lol...basically just the aerobics. I wonder if they will make more workouts for the Wii Fit
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I have had this weird pain for a couple of weeks, I think I gotta go see a doctor. Geez I hate it when body's don't cooperate! Don't know when I'll go, but hopefully it's not an ulcer. I am not sleeping so well either.. ugh.. sorry, I just had to vent. I am worried because nothing is taking away the pain :(
-Aimee |
a quick hello before I forget!
aimee-definitely go get that pain checked out. it's better to be safe than sorry. I was never able to get past level 1 of the shred. I did one week of level 1 and I haven't worked out since. But I really want to start it up again. I just haven't had the energy to do it :( way to go on staying OP for dinner! I'd never be able to give up soda ever!! I love the bubbles going down my throat and the way my eyes water when you take that first drink! LOL I'm obsessed. I have to try one of those spritzers one day. randee - WTG on your exercise. I love the wii. even just playing wii sports is a pretty good workout. I'd love to get the wii fit, but right now can't afford it, so I'll have to try to stick to some workout dvds (If I ever start them). courtnie - Hey!!! how've you been?? stick around for a while!! well, my eating hasn't been too good, but the scale was still down this a.m. could be a fluke but I'll just have to wait and see on Monday. The working out thing is no go right now. I wish I had Aimee's discipline!! I can't seem to workout! It should be gettign easier since it's still light outside when I get home. Getting home in the dark is a real energy killer. I don't know if it's the cold or my diet, but I just can't seem to do it! <sigh> Have a good Friday girls!! |
Ro - I am going to try and stick around. My online habits seem to have taken a 360! I used to spend a lot of time on message boards but now I don't go near them. I have also lost all interest in blogging... weird.
I am still on weight watchers and its not totally working for me, didn't help that I gained about 5 pounds over xmas.... weigh is in an hour so I hope for my sake I see a bigger loss then 0.2 this week. I have been eating well and exercising, so we will see! I am pretty excited, I am getting a new exercise bike! A co-worker is selling me her barley used really nice recumbent bike - so I am totally excited! It is nice to hear all you guys loving your wii, I have been totally lazy and mine has been collecting dust for months... I am afraid to get on it again and see my Mii get even fatter! |
Yesterday might have been the worst day I've had in a long long time! Omigosh! I had to work overtime - 1 hour, and all I wanted to do was sleep! Two nights with little to no sleep was just not a good thing, I finally got a decent sleep last night... and tonight will be better... thanks to some sleeping pills! I am still counting calories like crazy, exercising as much as I can. So I am pleased with how I'm doing, I weigh in tomorrow. I am hoping for the 250's! Fingers crossed for me!
Rosario - you really should try and stick with the shred, I had such great results with my body! After 10 days on that level I would still go on to level 2, it's a really hard level, just really modify everything. You body will continue to get stronger, it's amazing! This will definitely give you energy, you can't make it an option. I sometimes do it after being on my feet for 9.5 hours, and trust me... if it gives me energy.. it'll surely do the same for you! I do love pop, but I am trying to my best to quit it. Regular stuff has too much sugar and diet stuff prevents the body from losing weight.. it's a lose-lose situation :( Courtnie - wow! Welcome back! I also go thru phases with the internet, you'll be back ;) -Aimee |
Morning!
Not up to much today cleaning house and heading to the gym for a workout.Sad to say that since i've been back at the gym I've gained weight...guess it's from actually using muscles?? LOL! So no 2 peice bathing suits for my trip, I'm back to old faithful :( Have a good week everyone!! |
:wave: everyone!
Sorry I've been MIA. Things have kinda been crappy in my life. No big surprise there. :rolleyes: Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I made the spur-of-the-moment decision to take in a stray. He's been with me for about four days and I guess its nice to have another living being in the house. I miss Leonidas like crazy but I know it'll stop hurting so much eventually. TOM started Thursday so I just skipped that WI. My internet/cable was cut off so I'm going to be a computer nomad for a while. :dizzy: My supervisor has been riding my azz and I've had enough! I'm going to the union tomorrow morning. If it wasn't for my 401k and health insurance, I would have quit this horrific job a long time ago. I'm trying to be logical, the economy is in the toilet and it's hard to find work. This job is bad for my mental and emotional health, I know. Then the food stamp people are making things difficult, I will not have my benefits this month so I had to use the money for my cable to buy food. *sigh* I miss you all and hope I can be back fulltime soon! :grouphug: |
I switched a shift at work so that I have the morning off on Tuesday, so I will be finally going to the doctor to check out my self diagnosed ulcer. Not entirely self diagnosed, I've been told by my brother and mother to get checked for an ulcer, they really think it is one. We'll see though! Too many signs point that way, so I guess I'll find out on Tuesday! I weighed this morning, down .3. LOL, its funny to see such a small difference and still get excited about it. 260.1, sooo close to the 250's! The wii actually got mad at me for not weighing for 3 days! Darn you machine! I took a couple days off from exercise due to the pain, but I got back at 'er this morning. It felt good!
Shari - just keep focused on your goals and things will get better! Stay positive! And know we are always here if you need anything! -Aimee |
hey chicas!
I had a lazy weekend. I didn't work out at all. But I must be doing something right because I was down 2 pounds for the week. I guess cause I haven't been eating too much. I want bigger numbers though. And I'm ready to work for it!! aimee - good luck at the drs. remember every little ounce counts!! hope your sleeping is better. try not to rely on sleeping pills so much. read this book about some lady who got addicted to the stuff and disaster ensued. I am most def sticking with the shred. I lost inches the first week last time!! I am definitely looking forward to starting it again! courtnie - maybe you should get back to posting regularly. might be a good habit, no? it can't hurt! :) congrats on the new bike!! I would kill for an elliptical machine!! shari - :hug: hang in there girl. take it one day at a time and have faith that everything will get better for you. wendy- muscles are good for you!!! so don't despair over the slight gain in the scale. soon enough you'll be going down, down, down....!! I'm going to go get my workout on gals. have a good day!!! :wave: |
Anyone want to go skating?? LOL! Winnipeg is like one huge skating rink right now, very dangerous to drive.
I'm back to 143...down 2 lbs from a few days ago, I'll be jumping on the s/bike tonight for a spin, not chancing those road just to go to the gym when I have everything here basically. School buses were cancelled so my boy didn't go to school but I made it. Tomorrow is supposed to be worse so I'm not to sure if I'm going to venture out, I think it would be like suicide if I did. My boss already is PO'd at me so whats 1 more day! LMAO! Anyway, I better go, homework beckons! Night! |
back at it - I talked to my grandma tonight about your weather - it's very BC winter!! We were talking and she said it had stopped raining, which is a BAD thing! The weather is never good when it hovers around freezing!
Rosario - you know whats weird? In level 1 I lost a lot of inches too, but in level 2 and 3? Like none! But level 3 goes SO fast, its great! I am not taking real sleeping pills, just the ones you can buy in a drug store, but I am watching to make sure nothing bad happens. Hopefully the doctor has a cure for the ulcer, and then I can be all better and sleep normally! -Aimee |
Hey girls! I have a question/problem...what are you doing for your guys for Valentines Day?? I want to do something special for him, but not sure what. Any ideas/suggestions would be great!!!
I have 5 more lbs to go to hit my Valentines day goal and I wont make it. I cant believe that im losing soooooo slowly...I know, all in all, its a good thing, but geez! 5 lbs in a whole month is nothing! I used to lose 5 lbs in a week! Im frustruated with myself..UGH Well ill be back later, gotta go do Wii Fit some more! |
Randee - Josh and I don't do Valentines day, so I don't know :( Plus I'm not romantic even slightly! I have to admit I was disappointed with what was happening with my weight loss, so I had the worst cheat day today! I am back at 'er tomorrow! What is your plan that you are doing? Still WW? I do notice I see a bigger difference in my weight when I eat less breads and more veggies, how about something like that to shake things up?
Cosmetic school was good today, I went with my friend and we giggled far too much! We got 2 free products, lipstick and an illuminator. Both of which I'll use, so that part is good. I was hoping for eyeshadow, lol. My friend also showed me how to improve on my cat eye I've been practicing! I love her! She's seriously the most amazing makeup artist I've ever met! Anyways, I also went to the doctor, he ignored half my symptoms, but did find out that I had blood in my urine - which I guess means bladder infection. Doesn't really solve the stomach issues though. But hopefully thats where all the pain is coming from, and it'll go far far away! Thats all for me, definitely don't wanna report on my food and exercise today, unless shopping counts as exercise ;) -Aimee |
Well, I got a black lacy baby doll night gown. Its gorgeous!! Rob will love it! I also got some chocolate body paint, massage oils, love coupons and some naughty conversations hearts. I put them all in a cute red heart basket. This is something that he will love. Hes super romantic and very sensual...so I think I scored. Hes taking me out for dinner..he also asked me what ring size I wear lol...that kinda made me nervous lol..
As for me, im still doing WW..I have 5 more lbs till Ive lost 50 lbs! Its gone by slow, but its still 50 lbs!! Ill write more later, gotta get my coffee :) |
Randee - sounds like a good match for you!! I'm so happy for you! I have to be honest, if I ever found a man like yours I'd be like a fish out of water, lol... which is why I'm with Josh.. he's my good match :)
So I'm right back at dieting this morning! I slept pretty good last night, I got a hot water bottle and put it on my sore side, and it really helped :) Yay, so glad I discovered that! TOM started yesterday, so the scale was up 3 pounds this morning, so I didn't get on the wii fit, because it weighs you. Well, I am off to make my lunch for work! -Aimee |
aimee - I hate doctors! sorry about the sickness but hopefully you're better in no time. Awww, I want to go to cosmetic schools. Do you learn about make-ups or how to apply it? I'd love to dabble in make-up artistry (?) . It sounds like superfun!
randee- what you have for vday sounds awesome already. You should try baking something for him. If he's romatical like you say, he'd sure appreciate the gesture! Me and bf are seriously low on cash so we'll probably just grab some food from one of our favorite joints and hang out. That's enough for me. I'm such a simple person! you may be losing weight slowly right now, but you've lost so much already. I'm super jealous. Just hang in there and it'll all come off in due time. wendy - way to be down!! that weather sounds icky! We've been having such nice springlike weather down here. I'm loving it!! But nothing good can stay forever so I'm sure it'll be getting cooler real soon. I didn't get a chance to workout last night but I'm ok with that. Eating was off yesterday but on again today. Im going to really try to get a workout in tonight just so I can make it a habit. I'm so boring. that's all I got right now :( :wave: |
Rosario - I totally hate doctor's as well!! I am "lucky" enough to have had a few unknown disorders, and have been dealing with tummy stuff since I was 14 years old. It's been a few years without any symptoms, so I guess I was due? Thats why I eat so healthy day to day. Yesterday was my cheat day, and I had a bad breakfast (McD's), for lunch I had a salad and half a sandwich, with coffee to drink.. and for dinner I had a chicken breast stirfry with veggies. And thats a BAD day for me. You just have to accept the cards you are dealt with. Did you workout? Once it gets into your day-to-day life you will start missing it when you stop! Hard to imagine, but thats where I've gotten to.. I miss working out! Makeup is a lot of fun, sometimes I practice on the girls in the store. I was thinking about taking some makeup courses, but I have mastered the smokey eye! And an all over glitter eye :) If you need tips, let me know!
Today was a good day at work, busy-ish. We are busy picking out our gratis, who knew this could be so hard! But it's fun picking out free products! I am boring too... but I am such a blabber mouth too... I ended my day at 1308 calories, seems so odd that its so low. But whatever, yesterday was high, and I've been thinking about calorie cycling, because some days I am more hungry than others, and this will allow me to not go to bed starving! Speaking of which.. I am off to bed.. -Aimee |
:wave: everyone.
Just checking in. I think some good karma will be coming back to me in the next couple of weeks. It's about time! I hope I can be back online soon. Using the computer at the library sucks! Also, lost the TOM water weight. Down to 259.2 Man I'm ready to see the 240s again. THEN I'll know I'm making progress! |
Shari - I can ditto all your weight stuff, I cannnnooooot wait for the 240's!! However, I am still sitting at 260, so you are .8 close than me! It's 10 pounds though, I really think we can do that!!
I am here again, up in the middle of the night. I hate not being able to sleep. This pain is pretty darn intense, hopefully the antibiotics I am taking will finally start WORKING soon! Sorry, I hate complaining, but it's getting SO frustrating! I have to cancel all my plans for tomorrow, my day off, :( I won't be able to do much since I won't have slept. Poop! -Aimee |
Aimee- sorry about your pain. Im the biggest baby when im in pain lol..I hope the antibiotics work soon!!
I cant WAIT to get into the 20's! I snuck a weigh in today and im 236!! I havent been able to get past 237 forever it seems!! I really just wanna get out of the 200's LOL but I know, we all do :) Soooo I couldnt wait till Valentines day to give Rob his "gifts" But he couldnt wait either and guess what?? I got my ring!!! Its a promise ring..Its white gold, with a pink sapphire heart in the middle and a diamond on each side! Its sooo beautiful!! I tried taking pics but they all come out blurry..Ill work on it more! Hope everyone has a amazing day!! |
Aimee ~ When I lose this first 10lbs, I'm getting a pedicure! I need it badly, my feet look HORRIFIC!:fr:
Randee ~ WOOOT! The ring sounds beautiful. :val1: Happy Valentine's Day! |
Randee - you are doing SO great! I am very happy for you! And a promise ring? Amazing!! Sounds like everything is going really well in your life! Losing weight, great relationship, 2009 is totally your year!!
Shari - I am totally in need of a pedicure as well! Maybe that should be my reward to hitting the 240's! Thanks for the idea! :) Josh and I hung out last night, we came home, exhausted from work, and watched a little tv, had some subway, read in bed and went to sleep early. LOL, we are so old! Today we went shopping for stuff for our house, I managed to get a very cute pair of nike workout shorts, and then we had a lunch out (on plan no less!), went for a walk along a river out here. It was a nice day :) I also got on the scale this morning, I was SO worried, but I was only up 0.4, not even enough to change my ticker. And I know that'll be gone when I weigh again on Thursday. I know I'll be in the 250's on Thursday, I am excited for it! -Aimee |
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My Valentines day was great! We hiked to the top of Multnomah Falls!!! Its about a mile...not too far..but its practically straight up lol!!! I have a myspace with tons of pics if anyone wants to see the pics! It was beautiful!! http://www.myspace.com/msmochalicous |
I'm glad yall had good VDays!
Randee, the ring is beautiful! |
Randee - your ring is gorgeous!!!
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I just had this long post and I lost it. ay yi yi... |
randee - that ring is gorgeous! and that place you went to looks so romantical ;). glad you had fun.
aimee - hope you're feeling better. It's so hard to stay on your game when you feel like caca but you seem to be doing an awesome job. keep it up!! shari - i want to be in the 240's too! come on chica!! we can do this. let's motivate each other!! my valentines day was nice. we went to bf's favorite pizza place and last minute we went to some club. I actually had a good time and I was sober. It's hard for me to dance in front of people because I get so self-concious and I think everybody is looking at me or laughing at me. But this time I was able to enjoy myself. I was even jumping around like crazy when some trance song came on. Good times! I have a question for you gals. Do you think once you lose the weight your personality will change? Like, right now I'm really shy and quiet. And I wonder if I'll still be that way once I lose weight and am more comfortable with myself. I really hope so. It'll be really sad to discover that I really am a wet blanket. I can' wait to find out. I haven't worked out yet. Today is the day (that's the plan). I really have no excuses just that I've been super lazy. But last night I was looking at some old photos of when I had lost some mad weight and I sooo want to be there again!!!! :wave: |
Randee - very nice ring!! I do love hiking - especially the hard ones, lol.
Rosario - Did I tell you I'm going to L.A.? We are gonna go for the weekend when we are in San Francisco in Sept, I'm excited! Hoping to do some shopping, check things out! My brother also wants to go surfing somewhere, I can't remember where, probably closer to SF though. My personality has changed as I've gotten bigger, I've been pretty shy lately, I don't want to go out, vs before I'd want to go out all the time. Also realize you have the ability to change, regardless of weight! When I was 14 I was sooo shy, but made the decision that I didn't want to be like that anymore, I had started at a new school, it was hard at first, but I don't think anyone at that school thought of me as a shy person. Not much going on here for me these days, working, counting calories, and thats pretty much it! Oh, and sleeping! -Aimee |
Randee~ You do have a beautiful ring!!! Congrats on the "promise"!! =)
Well, TOM starts this weekend and I have ballooned from the bloating...blah. Wasn't thinking straight and now will have to deal with it during my vacation...sucks. If I don't get back here before next tuesday, I'll catch ya all after March |
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