Yup I agree Dria!! Its not forever, Its just for now. Chantal, you've lost almost 30 lbs, thats something to be proud of. When I start to feel like crap, I throw on my ipod and go for a good walk, theres nothing like some kick a*s music to get ya motivated. I guarantee you will feel better once those endorphins hit your blood stream!! I think we sometimes get caught up on how hard it is, and what were missing, and measuring, and weighing, and we dwell on all the things that we don't/can't have, that we forget to be grateful for all the things that we do have. So, chin up girl, better days ahead!!

I feel like this is more than just a bad day... I feel like this is the end of the world, like nothing in my life is right...

Could be the hormones...gosh I wonder if I'm pregnant!
I just feel bipolar right now (lol) Had a smirk here.

I just feel like I don't care anymore... everything seems to be hard...my marriage, my life, me... I cry, I cry & I cry... I've been crying for 2 hours now... on & off... I'm probably oversensitive right now and I take everything personally.

I'm hoping to wake up tomorrow morning and it'll all be a bad bad dream....
It's not about the food... I've had "those" types of days... it's about emotions and I don't know what. I just feel... tired.

You girls are the best...thank you :hug:

As women..... we have alot on our shoulders........ And sometimes life gets too heavy. Throws too much at us....... One day could suck or 2 solid weeks of bad no good nothing great is happening Im angry I suck type attitude kicks in. Dont worry I have total faith you will pull through. In the morning I make a choice.....
Today is gonna be a good day... or today is gonna be a bad day. Sometimes I pick bad day and those days I go for it I have a moody bad day. Seems to help getting it out of my system.
But if you choose to have a good day. Do just that. Smile when someone steps on your toe. Hold the door for someone after someone else just let one smash into your face..... Someone cut you off in traffic slow down and let someone else in. Perks me up doing a little something nice if someone else has just been rude to me.

Hey Ladies,

So I had my consultation this morning. Although I had heard that the program was pricey, I was still surprised at how much it works out to with the weekly supplements. Told them I'd think about it and call them in a few days. Maybe I'll play "hard to get" and see if they offer me a better deal.

I've already decided that I will be joining, mainly because I've seen the success that all of you have had. I'm hoping to lose 50 lbs and it seems so daunting, but I have no choice. The pounds have slowly crept on and I'm sure, with much effort, they'll slowly "melt" off. I can't do this myself so I'm hoping that the program coupled with this support group is the LAST time I diet. Enough already!!!!

Chantal, you have truly inspired me. Your "numbers" are in the same range as mine and I see that you have had success and I'm hoping for the same. Hang in there.

Starting this program seems so intimidating, but I'll deal with it one day at a time.

Now, if the "girl" would just call and plead for me to join, I can officially start!

Maybe a visit to the doctor is in order? To rule out pregnancy & depression?? You can't stay in that mood for long, its not fair to you, nor all the people around you. Like Dria said, sometimes you just have to make a choice. I suggest sitting down and making a list of the things you are grateful for, put it beside your bed or stick it to your bathroom mirror, and read it every a.m. or whenever your in the bathroom. Have you ever heard of a vision board? Google it, or you tube it if not, its very motivating. Chin up, you can do this!

Sunny: The program is expensive, but trust me, I am saving LOADS by not eating out, or eating junk, so it all works out. Hope to see ya on the program soon. Cheers!

I'm here ladies and I'm smiling! Thank God it's a whole new day!!

I had a long talk last night with my husband...explained to him all the emotions I go through. I seemed like I was on the Biggest Loser.
For those of you who watched it, remember the time they had this little splurge at the beginning? they were granted this night out....well they had NO restrictions and they went ALL OUT many of them. They lost "control"...they lost their awareness.

And then, when they are confronted with their home, their routine...they are SO afraid....well I'm afraid. I'm afraid when I need to step out of my home, of my safe routine...and go outside, in the big bad world of restaurants....cause I can't trust myself right now.

We were thinking about going away this weekend...my first thought "Woohoo! We'll eat here and there"...and then it hit me - the first pleasure that comes to mind is - FOOD. And when I cut out the pleasure in my food, I feel like...there's no more pleasure. I feel sad...I feel restricted...

And then, it's my BDay next weekend & Father's Day. Well...here again...I feel anxious...not happy...anxious...cause I wonder what it'll do to my scale!! I want to drink, I want to eat my cake... I want to CELEBRATE and I can't see myself CELEBRATING if I can't drink, eat my cake and be merry lol

And THEN, we have our vacation coming up at the end of June...
I'm struggling... I don't want us to go ANYWHERE...cause I'm afraid of what a week could do.

So you see, this is what I was struggling with for the last few days, weeks. I was becoming obsessed with the scale, with my good numbers...
And I was mostly AFRAID of losing all my good habits and letting the old Chantal win...

It's been only 10 weeks...and I feel weak, I feel as though I'm not there yet... I'm fighting this addiction (that's how it feels to me)...and it's hard.

But today is a good day. I'll start writing in a food journal (writing thoughts - not what I eat) and maybe that will help.

Thank you - THANK YOU to all of you. Many of you made me cry yesterday...I really felt the support. :hug: xoxoox

Welcome Sunnygal !!

If I can inspire you, that's awesome. As you can see, I'm struggling these days with emotional stuff. For some of us, it's not just about the weight.
Some people have 30 pounds to lose after a pregnancy or an operation or whichever... lose it once and never think about it again...and live normally forever.

But for some like me, it's a struggle...it's an addiction...it's a way of life.
It's hard for me to take it one day at a time but that's what we need to do.

YOU CAN DO THIS !! Surround yourself with the support you need. Ask for the support (although it is hard at times!).

And we are all here to help out too. If you think you have some emotional stuff as well (by the way you're talking, you've done many diets before...), I recommend ALL the books by Geneen Roth. (talking of which - I need to read them AGAIN haha).

Take care and keep on posting!

Support Group?
 

I had this flash...and usually when I have a flash, I need to follow it.

I had this flash to start a support group for those struggling with emotional eating in my area. I wonder how much response I'd get........ I think lots.

Hey Chantal, glad your feeling better!! Theres one thing I thought I'd share thats kinda fun for me. Its creating yummy recipes that make me feel like I'm indulging when I'm not. I search the internet, for fat free, sugar free, low sodium recipes that I can make or alter to fit, and this has helped me quite a bit. For example last week I made sugar free, fat free, banana bread. YUM. Any hoo glad your feeling better take care!

Chantal - I hear you, sister!! When I read your posts I sometimes feel like I've written them myself ! My issues - with food, emotions etc - are very similar. The biggest difference between us at this time is that you weigh 29 lbs less than you did on March 30th. Wish I could say the same ! LOL!

I've never heard of Geneen Roth or any or her (his?) books and believe me I've done my share of reading. I'm going to look into these. I've read so many diet/food/lifestyle books but what it comes down to is following the plans. And this is where I fail. I always laugh when I see the Dr. Bernstein commercials on tv and they talk about all the weight you can lose on this plan and written, in very small letters, on the screen is "*Program compliance required*". That's my problem - compliance!! I could write books about weight loss, counsel others, tell you exactly how to lose weight - I just can't comply ! That's why I'm hoping HM will be different.

As far as your upcoming plans, and the temptations that come with them, deal with them one at a time. Altogether, they seem so overwhelming. And remember - you can't be 100% perfect, 100% of the time. (Ironic that this is a diet support group and I'm telling you it's okay to slip up.) I'm in the same boat - many many temptations coming up and I have no self control! When I'm in these situations I "forget' that I'm on a diet. Really, I forget. There's a habit that I need to change.

Anyway, I'm hoping to hear from HM today to follow up on yesterday's appointment. Hoping that they'll offer a financial incentive to join right away. Otherwise, I'll be calling them tomorrow.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Thank you ladies for the "warm" welcome.

I have a feeling we're going to really get to know each other!

Sunny (but sometimes Shady! - hee hee)

I hear ya, this was one of my more popular sayings, along with "I have no will power". One thing that was key for me was changing my internal dialogue. Rather than saying "I have no self control etc". When I'm in a risky situation I begin saying over and over to myself " I am in complete control.

Sunny - Geneen is fabulous. Look up her site! I'm really sad that she gives no seminar in Canada. Only in the US. Maybe one day :)

When food is love is one of her great books!
Feeding the Hungry heart is good also.
I have another one (which has mostly exercises in it) but I can't remember the name.

Rhonda Britten ALSO is great. "Fearless Loving", "Fearless Living" and "Do I look fat in this?" are great, great books... She's been through A LOT of emotional stuff and her weight struggle was linked directly to those.

Are you on Facebook? There's also a HM group on FB but it's less active then this one.

See my mentality changed when I decided the only thing I CAN control in this life is what Im putting in my body. That means no eating out cause who knows whats in it.......

So there is my control freak attitude........ lol

UGH!!!! :( I think many of us are in the same boat. There is much more to losing weight than people realize.

I have some catch up to do because of some difficult days last week. Since Tuesday I am already down 3.4lbs so that is a good start. Hopefully by Saturday I will be back to where I was at prior to my 'difficult days'. I am dealing with some really, really tough decisions right now for my kids and it is taking a great deal of willpower to keep it together. I am doing it but man... it is HARD!!!!!!!!

I forgot to mention...
Chocolate VHP + 2 heaping tsp instant coffee + an entire tray of ice cubes + 14 oz cold water and splenda to taste is TO DIE FOR!!!!!!!!!!!

For those of you who look longingly at Timmies every day as they advertise ice capps, etc... look no more! The above combination makes a HUGE serving and it has extra water in it and fills you right up! I am very, very pleased with it! Try it if you dare.... mwuhahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!

Yup I love the chocolate VHP wish they werent so darn expensive!

Hello fellow losers

I am new to HM, this is my 2nd week. The first week went awesome I lost 4 lbs and I was all :carrot:

Then I got the flu :eek: :eek: could not eat, did not want to take the supplements just in case they interfere with the meds and having had no time to prepare for the week since I fell sick on the weekend the rest of this week is also a bust :cry::cry:

But I AM NOT A QUITTER!!!!!!!!!! Well actually I have quit on so many diets already I don't know how true that statement is.

Dria, you and I have the same-ish start weight and goal weight WOOHOO and you have done so fabulously well which is truly inspiring for me so I know it can be done. Any tips?!?!?!?!?

Chantal, you have some amazing numbers toooooooooo and I'm glad to see you did not give up :D:hug: Life is always throwing things at us and we would not be human bengs if we were not capable of knocking every curve ball out of the park.............


SunnyGal I so connect with you on the COMPLIANCE part.....I have the exact same problem.I understand the pgm I can teach people several plans and explain everything about weight loss and how the body does it and blah blah blah but then when it come to sticking to it and following it ...............I LOSE OUT no actually I GET LAZY


So I am hoping that you guys help keep me on the straight and narrow

uh oh girlies! The grad weekend eating CAUGHT UP! I was up a 1lb today!! And today I ate out for dinner with my boyfriend had PASTA dun dun dun. This weekend is gonna be water works for sure haha.

Chantal, and everyone else who has been feeling emotional and icky... I know it is only words, but we REALLY ARE here for one another and I'm glad you've brought it to the table. Keep your head up and postive thoughts flowing. I know it's hard, I've been there too. But once you round the corner again to the 'better' days you start to gain a sense of accomplishment and relief!

WELCOME TO THE NEWBIES TOO.

(def gonna try that VHP concoction)

Welcome new persons!!

I would like to know how old everyone is and life stage.
I'll go first:
I am 35, mother of two and married.

Welcome to all the newbies!

I am 37, married and a mother of five.

I am 28 (turning 29 next Friday), married, no kids.

I'm 42, married, 2 kids.

33 married, 2 kidlets, 1 doglet, 3 fishlets!

My wi today went well. Earlier this week, I went up .2 (Monday) then stayed the same (Wednesday) now today down 2.2.

That takes me out of the 240's and keeps me 10 pounds ahead of HM schedule. Yay!

26, legally married (recently separated), no kids, 2 cats, teacher


Going for weigh in tomorrow. Not looking forward to it but not feeling too bad. My eating has been pretty good, but my beverage intake has been a little high. Although I did switch from brown cows (milk and kahlua - can you say "calorie overload"!) to gin, water, and crystal light. Still not great but it works for me.

Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!!

Another thing that happened today...I got "Signature" privledges! Now I am trying to figure out the whole ticker thing

Here's a try... :)

Yahoo! It worked!

Good Afternoon all you Sexy wonderful Ladies!!!!!

Today was a good weigh in should make my 50lbs next monday or so if I behave this weekend, which I always have good intentions to do... lol
I was another pound down since wednesday YAY.
I only need to make it to 126.6 to meet my 50lbs and Im 127.4 today so...

I am DYING to try that shake with the coffee and ice omg This weekend for sure!!!! thanks for sharing that

Ok me..... Well I am

27 years old. Though I feel 19....... been stuck there for years though.... lol
I am happily married. Have been for 8 years this July 7th.
We have two very busy farm girls.
Cailen who is 8 and Willow who is 5.
We have a busy farm house hold. But we both work off the farm as well. My husband is a Heavy Duty Transport Truck Mechanic and he is the shop foreman. I am the Parts and Service Manager at the same company. SO we spend ALL our time together lol. Yes somehow we havent killed each other yet lol.

We have 3 cats
1 dog
1 crab
and fish.
Uh think thats about it LOL

I am 22, boyfriend, Grad Student (only 1 more year!!)

woo hoo you finally got a ticker! AWESOME.

No news for me today.
Do you guys want to try a weekend challenge?

I know water is a big help in MY consistent weightloss, however I don't always get the 8.

I propose a challenge: To get 10 cups of water in on Saturday and Sunday.

Anyone wanna try with me? You can make your number larger or smaller :)

Ill take your challenge. I usually get that amount plus 2 cups of coffee plus 2 cups of peppermint tea PLUS 1 cup of green tea :) Anyone wanna challenge that :):) lol

ha! I could totally blow you guys away with my liquids! I take your challenge! Add a watered down version of Crystal light (3x as much as the individual package requires) to your coffee and tea. I am usually in the bathroom.... *blush*

I'll take that challenge, I'm usually pretty good at the fluid intake, although I hate running to the bathroom all the time!!

Good for you momo!

Dria: A farm!! You lucky, lucky girl. When you gonna post some more motivating pics?

Have a good night all!!

momof5k sorry didnt mean to miss your big news. DOWN 2.2 is fantastic!!! Good job!!!

I should get some new pics soon. I just havent IM in the process of painting my dining room followed by my living room. ugh its alot of work so as you can imagine my house is torn apart and I dont want you seeing my house all junked up lol :)

ok SO I gave in your just gonna have to deal with my messy dining room
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Hello ladies...
 

Oh Chantal the first time I tried HM I was depressed.. about the plan not other life events... because of all the planning and a couple of years ago they didn't have the dining out guide.. with kids active in sports and tournaments it was very hard for me and I became obsessed and unhappy so I quit... now I need to do something for my health and the dining out guide and the expanded list is a lifesaver for me and I feel like I can treat myself and NOT become obsessed with it.

Remember the weight can come of quickly at times... but we didn't get to where we are overnight... we need to battle to keep it off.. that is key. You can do it.!!!

Is it TOM coming?? are you pregnant??? IF these feelings continue for a period of time I would talk to your center and I would see your doctor as well.

Well I totally blew it... it was my 16 th wedding anniversary yesterday and I ate garlic bread, had a glass of wine, had pasta and treated myself to ice cream.... OOOPS!!! do I regret it?? a little bit... was I up today??? You bet... 1.4 but oh well... that is many of lifes ups and downs on this journey. Treadmill here I come.. and to boot its my girlfriends 39 birthday party... any suggestions on lower calorie alcoholic beverages??


About me I am 38 years old, 2 kids, 1 husband, a bird, a hamster and a chihuahua that is so adorable.

Talk later

lee

Dria: You look great! And your dining room looks just as it should when under renovation.

Quick question regarding supplements. My "girl" told me to take the chroms and 2000 15 mins before eating. Well, I just happen to look at the bottle and it says take them 1 hour before eating, WTH? So, what do you all do?

HUH Mine say that they work best at the peak time of one half hour. SO I take mine a half hour before eating.
I asked what happens if I wait an hour cause sometimes I cant eat right at the half hour and she says its ok but dont let it happen often as they work the very best a half hour after taking them......

hmmm 15 mins..... really.......... I wonder...... Wonder if it depends on our starting sizes....... ladies with 100 + pounds to lose were you instructed different and the ladies with 30 and under lbs what we you told to do?!??!

Now where the heck did that coffee and shake thinger go..... lol Im gonna have one for breaky!!!

I just got back from WI. My body is so weird! I am down 4.7lbs since Tuesday! WHOOHOO! However,... notice how I don't get to change my ticker yet? That is what my body did with a few cheats and TOM last week... ugh! So now I am back on the path I want to be which is the lowest I have been in at least a couple of years and shrinking. YAY!

Congrats to the others who are down... good job! Nice pics Dria! You look great and you can tell you feel great too!

Mmmmm..... I can't wait for my daily dose of VHP iced capp... mmmmmmmmm........ *drools* :)