Good evening, Folks!!
 

Hello again ya'll :cool:

Got on my shades up there trying to fake myself into thinking it's not a yucky, rainy day outside. lol

How is everyone? I'm okay I guess. Not much news today. Didnt do bad as far as calories but not outstanding either. I did 30 min on my AirWalker this morning but spent the rest of the day sitting in a doctor's office with my mother-in-law. That is sooo tiring! And of course, as usual, she'll get results in a day or two...never do you find out anything definite the first time!

Got a busy next few weeks coming up. Thurs nite my youngest is having a Fall Festival at school. ( I have to miss my work Christmas party which is also that nite ) Fri nite my oldest has another out of town basketball game. Mon nite he has another one out of town, then Tues. one in town. I have to work tomorrow, Saturday, and Monday. I have no idea when I"m going to get Christmas shopping done. It has really sneaked up on me this year.

Lisa, I know how you feel. More than once I've lost a posting that I spent an hour or more on. Just makes ya sick and like you, I didnt have the heart to type it all over. I hope tomorrow you will know something for sure from your sonogram and will have an idea of what needs to be done to get rid of your pain!

Taiwan, glad to hear you had such a good day. I thought it was neat to hear you have Campbell's soup in Taiwan. lol I use Fitday everyday also and I too usually think the calories seem lower than I'd think possible but I choose to believe Fitday is right..LOL
( of course, when it shows I burn more calories than I think I did with exercise I choose to believe that also. lol )

Way to go Cyan!:bravo: Your hard work is paying off!

Reina_Mia, how nice you got to sleep in today! Hope you got the rest you needed and lots of extra energy from it.

Debee, you sure fit in here if you eat because of stress. Join the crowd. Of course, if you eat because you're happy, sad, mad, bored, etc....you'd fit in also. lol I do all of the above. ( or I used to ....breaking that habit tho slowly but surely with the help of these extra special ladies:)) Your family sounds just like mine too. To them, healthy=yuck. lol

Well, I'm going to go do another few minutes on my AirWalker before I take my bath. Hubby says if I dont take time to shave these legs SOON, I'll be able to knit sweaters for Christmas gifts.:joker:

Nite all....have a great nite !
MIKI

Evening Ladies
 

Tonight I was bad bad bad...I had a lemon pie and when I counted my calories...well I consumed 1992 cals and 59 grams of fat...fat was good but way too many calories...so I felt compelled to exercise...and I did...for an hour of cycling ....I burned off 660 calories for a distance of 17.3km so my total cals consumed is 1332. I have to control my binge eating...I was mad...so I ate the friggin pie...what was left of it...a third...yeesh:mad:

Oh well...at least I exercised:smug:

Reina...those icons are symbols...an envelope with a camera in it says there are pictures for the avatars and a red envelope means it has a lot of views...a big thread...not to worry...it good.
Good going on the exercising...keep going....stay motivated...and I know what you mean with the sodas...i'm a real junkie for that...I live for fat pepsi...love it love it love it...but I settle for the diet stuff and for a treat, ocaisionally I have a full fat pepsi:lol:
I just love food...plain simple...I could never deprive myself forever...never.

debee how much weight are you looking to lose and what is your plan of action...details please:lol:

k, its late for me...gotta get my beauty sleep....a big hug to everyone

Cyan

Hey...I keep forgetting to ask. Do any of you have journals in here? I was thinking someone said once they did. I"ve been reading some of them and have found some of those also very encouraging. But I didnt recognize any of the names as any of you. Been thinking of starting an online one also. I do log everything into a notebook, but it was neat to read the thoughts of others in their journals online. Not sure yet that I want my personal thoughts read by just anyone, but I've given it some thought.

It happened again. I lost my post because I hit the wrong button.

I can't belive I did that!

Well, I'm sick, so I'm going to bed.

good night
Lisa

Miki, I have a journal on here. I enjoy it just to plan my day or talk about something that might bore the rest of you. At least if it's boring, I'm not forcing anyone to read it!

Lisa

Lisa...here's what I started doing. When I finish typing, I highlight it all and right click and "Copy". Then if I hit "Submit" and for some reason it doesnt work, I can just hit reply again and "Paste". Hope that helps you too. Sorry you're sick again! Cant wait for you to get something done so you'll feel better. Well, Im going to bed now too. NITE

Hello,
Hope everyone is doing well. Reina, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Keep your faith everything will be ok. Cyan, congrats on your weight loss. You are truly an inspiration. Welcome Taiwan and Debee. I gaurantee you'll love it here these ladies are great.

I'm finally getting back on track. Feeling great other than the pain from the ovarian cysts. I hate taking pain pills so I try to concentrate on anything but the pain. Works sometimes. I've been exercising regulary. I was determined to take Sunday off but couldn't resist doing something so I got on my bike and then lifted a few weights. Pulled out my old exercise tapes since it's getting chilly out. I'm so proud I can actually make it through a whole tape. LOL Before I could barely do 15mins! Reina I have one of Leslie Sansones tapes. I love it but it's time to get some of her new ones, the one I have is about worn out!

Ladies take care and remember One day at a time! :grouphug:

It's SNOWING!!
 

Good morning all! How is everyone. We woke up to about 3 -5 inches of snow! It's beautiful. And it's still snowing. We're supposed to get about 3 more inches! Unfortunatley, they didn't cancel school! So, me and my sickness had to get up and get my daughter to school. My husband took my window scraper!!! He will here about that later!:s:

My plan for the day is to straighten my kitchen, start some laundry and to sleep! I'm so tired and I know that rest is what my body needs to get better. (Plus...who can eat while they are sleeping?);)

PreciousOne!!!:balloons: So glad to see you. I'm glad you are feeling better. I haven't been able to get to know you as well as the other girls and I'm looking forward to it! We would love to have your picture up! It's great to put names with faces.

Taiwan and Debee, same for you. Would love to see your pictures up here! I have found that it makes this a whole lot more personable.

Cyan, it's okay to indulge every once in a while.....I don't know about nearly a whole pie...:nono: LOL

Well I hope everyone has a great day. I had shredded wheat for breakfast and I'm not going to the gym prbably until next week as my Friday already has a school meeting I have to go to at my workout time. Hopefully I can get better soon! BTW, Nyquill Tablets are wonderful when you're trying to go to bed. They dry you up and knock you out!

See you all later:wave:
Lisa

Good Morning Ladies
 

You are right Lisa...a whole pie is pure gluttony...I only did have one third of it:^: ....sometimes when I get mad or frustrated...I eat..binge...the good thing about yesterday...is I stopped myself for continuing my binge and instead got on the bike for the second time that evening a cycled for 20 minutes...thats why I totalled 17.3 km and burned off 660 cals....so you see, I was able to stop myself from the destructive eating and transfer it to exercising off my anger.....and it worked....so I am happy:smug:

PreciousOne I am so glad you are back with us and I am sooooo proud of you for getting back on track...you go girl:lol: The more exercise you do on a regular basis...the more addictive it gets...I think its getting to be the same way for you judging my your sunday....good feeling huh?

Hey Miki...I've been thinking of activitating my online journal too...it might be a good idea to keep it online ...I will let you know if I do it or not. How has your exercising and eating been going? Are you sticking to plan.

Just a reminder....the deadline for the Oprah letter is Jan 5 2003...then I will amalgamate all letters submitted into one big letter and send it off....:D

Okay girls...have a great day, stay strong and make wise choices

Cjunk, LadyRider and Annie....hope you are all doing well...I send you all good energy

Cyan

great article...please read
 

Breast Defence

Cancer prevention the natural way

By Bonnie McLachlan and Tannis McLaren

Most illnesses, including breast cancer, can be signs of a physical and emotional imbalance. Whether you are treating or preventing breast cancer, you should address both your physical and emotional well-being.

Physical Although there is no known cause of breast cancer, the list of risk factors is growing. Genetics and aging are two significant factors. An excess of estrogen in the body may be correlated to breast cancer. There are various factors that determine our estrogen levels, such as the length of our menstrual cycles, if we have children early, whether or not we breastfeed and the number of children we have. If you have numerous short cycles, you are exposed to more estrogen. You block estrogen during pregnancy and breastfeeding causes increased prolactin, which inhibits estrogen.

Also, your exposure to estrogen decreases with the more kids you have. Other sources of estrogen include the birth-control pill, fertility drugs and hormone replacement therapy. Lifestyle factors that may increase your risk of breast cancer include being overweight, not exercising, heavy alcohol consumption and improper nutrition.

Keeping your eliminative organs (the kidneys, liver, skin, lungs, lymphatics and colon) functioning and eliminating properly is important in order to reduce the amount of estrogen and toxins circulating in the body. These toxins can also come from within the body. For example, an imbalance of the “good” bacteria to the “bad” bacteria in the intestines will develop toxic byproducts. The bad bacteria love to feed on sugars (breads, cookies, candy), so it is important not to overindulge. You can also enhance the good bacteria with such foods as plain organic yogurt or by taking an acidophilus supplement.

To detoxify your body, try saunas or gentle exercise where you break a sweat, such as Tai Chi, yoga, walking and deep breathing, which can help eliminate toxins through the lungs.

Choosing the right foods is a good way to detoxify your body. Eat organic food whenever possible, as it does not contain estrogen-mimicking chemicals. Including more whole grains, beans, vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruit in your diet may reduce your breast-cancer risk. Studies have shown that soy can decrease your risk of breast cancer. Include soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu in your diet.

Eating or juicing vegetables, fruit, sprouts and wheat grass not only helps detoxify but also provides the body with enzymes, vitamins and minerals. Garlic, onions, sprouts and the brassica family (kale, cabbage, broccoli) aid in liver detoxification. Dandelion greens have a phenomenal ability to detoxify the liver and the lymphatic system. Use the leaves and roots in salads and soups or juice it with fruit or vegetables.

Whole grains provide vital nutrients, are a source of fibre and can bind circulating estrogen. After binding, the estrogen is eliminated through the bowels. Beans, especially lentils, contain cancer-inhibiting enzymes that may help to prevent the development and recurrence of breast cancer. When consuming fats, stay away from saturated fats (red meat, milk, cheese) and especially hydrogenated fats (margarine, crackers, bread and chips), which can clog the liver and arteries.

Both are also void of the essential fats and can damage any of the existing protective essential fats. Essential fats (found in some fish, flaxseed and olive oil, among other sources) are precursors to prostaglandins, which do everything from strengthen the immune system to regulate hormones. Sugar should be avoided because it suppresses the immune system and alcohol and caffeine interfere with the liver’s ability to detoxify.

Emotional Naturopathic doctors believe that to prevent or treat breast cancer, a woman should practise self-awareness in order to explore areas of her behaviour that may be causing “toxic” emotions in the body.

One way to focus your energy and thoughts inward is with a breathing exercise. Sit in an upright position. Inhale through your left nostril by blocking your right nostril with your right thumb. Then, exhale through your right nostril by blocking your left nostril with your right ring and little fingers. Then, inhale through your right nostril and exhale through your left. Continue for about five minutes, always inhaling through the same nostril you just exhaled from.

“[Breast cancer] is a journey of learning to change. It’s not about blaming or feeling guilty. It’s about becoming aware of one’s actions and emotions and accepting responsibility for them,” says Hana Weidenfeld, a Toronto-based naturopathic doctor who has been diagnosed with, and has undergone treatment for, breast cancer.

In general, women often put the needs of others before their own or find it difficult to communicate their needs to others. If these negative emotions are not dealt with, they will continue to circulate in the body and can weaken the immune system. If you’re having difficulties working through your emotions, see a professional who can help you through your healing journey.


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Tannis McLaren is a practising naturopathic doctor in Toronto (call 416-763-3211 or send email to [email protected]). She is a graduate of The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. Bonnie McLachlan is a graduate of the CCNM.

First published in the October 2002 issue of Flare Magazine.

It's hot here!!!!
 

Need my sunglasses!! It is like high 70's boarding 80's I think. Lisa, I would love to see snow again. It doesn't get below freezing here in Taiwan. I do miss the snow.:cry: Next year we'll be home for Christmas and will hopefully get to introduce my kids (then will be 5 and 1.5yr) to snow!

Well, I didn't go over 1550calories today. I had fried rice for lunch and that was 330calories. That was my worst today. One of my fostergirls (16yr) said that she was thinking about how many calories her lunch was. Guess I am starting to rub offWorked on my abs/thighs/ and big ol' butt!!! Tomorrow is arms. The soup can is 3lbs. Gotta find a site that has alot of good pix for free weights. I really gotta get my flab back into shape.:dizzy:

Yes, exercising is getting addictive, but that's good. Can't wait to weigh myself on Friday. I am sure I've lost.

Well, it's midnight and I just finished my water (2liters) and now I will probably be up all night.

Have a great day girls.

Hello everyone,
I just came back from lunch with a great friend of mine. He has the biggest heart in the world.

Had a salad today, rather than something heavy. My asthma is acting up right now, and my medicine isn't helping, so I may be calling my doctor in a minute.

Miki, Don't let the busy week ahead stress you out. I hate weeks where you just can't rest or get stuff done, and for me I always eat bad and use the week as an excuse.:devil:
But I know you are strong and can get through it with no sweat.
You crack me up. You are too funny. Will you be selling those Knit sweaters on Ebay?:lol:

Cyan, You've been Pie'd!:yikes:. That is fine, remember, just wipe if off your slate and start a new day! Yes, you did exercise, so it isn't that bad.

PreciousOne, glad to have you back. I am happy to hear that you are back and on track. Sorry to hear about your cysts. I get them every month, and about 2 weeks ago, one ruptured, and that is some pain.... I had surgery for a large mass on my ovary and fallopian tube in March, and it was supposed to get better , but it hasn't. What suggestion do you have for the pain and bloating! I have a special pair of pants that I have to wear when it acts up. I have always had painful ovulation and a week or so later, I get the pain from the cysts. I am planning on seeing a specialist in the beginning of the year.
I did the 1 mile video yesterday and it was a breeze, my 3 year old tried doing it with me. He is so funny!

Lisa,
Sorry you are still feeling bad. I send you well wishes, and hope you hear something soon.

Cyan,
Great article.:T

Taiwan, Glad you had a great day. I am so upset. I made some great rice with lime juice and fresh cilantro to eat with my chicken, and after reading the calories. I wanted to faint. I love rice, and now I am hooked on basmati rice. But it is 180 for a 1/4 of a cup. That is very high.. How do I give that up?
You keep working out with your bad self!:jig:
Have a good day everyone.

Cjunk, LadyRider, and Annie, We really really miss you. Hope to hear from you soon.

"Raindrops keep fallin on my head"
 

It is STILL raining!! Driving me crazy. Saturday was such a perfect day and now nothing but rain. Very depressing. It's around 40-45 degrees out I think. Hubby and I are both bored. Not good...makes me wanna eat!!!

I did have lunch with one of my sisters today...Chinese buffet...but neither of us went back for seconds. She's just like me ( not as big tho). Both of us constantly talk about wanting to lose weight. It was really funny. We were both sitting there knowing we wanted to go back but neither would be the first to do so. If one of us had, the other definitely would have followed but yeahhhh, we passed the test! Didnt have dessert either, and we both drank water. At one point, she did say, "Are you going back"..I just "Ummm. I dont know." Then we kept talking and just never did..both waiting for the other to make the first move. LOL She doesnt have a computer but is getting one for Christmas. I tell her about ya'll all the time.

Havent exercised yet. Had to be at work at 8 am and on those days, I just cannot get up in time to do that. I get up around 6:30, the kids get on the school bus at 7:30 then I leave for work. Just havent gotten to the point yet where I can sacrifice sleep for exercise. I'm going to as soon as I get off here tho. I did 45 minutes on the AirWalker yesterday. Calories I think were around 1400. Not sure about today's with all the various Chinese foods. Hard to calculate. Not going to eat supper tonite. Fixed the family "breakfast" tonite, and I did eat one biscuit dipped in syrup. That's it tho.

PreciousOne...so glad you're back! I sympathize with your pain. I had lots of problems with my periods from day one beginning in 7th grade. I was forced to have a hysterectomy before I turned 30. In fact, two of my sisters also had to have them before the age of 30. My youngest sis, 24, so far is doing ok tho. Cant say I miss all that stuff for sure.

Seems like we've become a sickly bunch lately. lol I hate to hear ya'll feel bad. Lisa, dont push yourself too hard. I'm sure you need the rest. Maybe school will be cancelled tomorrow and you can sleep in.

Very informative article, Cyan. We should really pay more attention to things like that.

Taiwan, wish I needed sunglasses!!:cool: Your weather sounds wonderful. You go girl! Very rarely do you hear someone is EXCITED to weigh! Way to go!:dancer: I'm sure you've lost! Cant wait to hear your report.

Reina_mia, you're right....a stressful week is an easy way to slide into eating badly. I'm going to try not to let that happen. It's just hard to be in a rush and have to eat out. Very few healthy choices, especially around here. Mostly fast food places and I do get tired of salads. I've eaten them ALOT lately.

Well, both kids are gone to church tonite, and hubby is calling me to the couch. Cant pass that up.;) May check in later on tonite tho. Byeeeeeeee for now! :)

MIKI

Quick question: how do you add up calories when you make up a salad, but it takes like 3 days to eat? I make up a big salad and then that's my dinner for like 3-4 days. I mean, I don't eat a cup of carrots at one sitting. I may put a cup of carrots in the salad. Know what I mean? So how do I add that up.

And, my fat and proteins are about the same. Any suggestions for meal changes?

Hello Hello. Well, I'm feeling a little better. I still have a runny nose and I'm so tired. I think taking Nyquill at night makes me tired the next day. I am also having GB pain and thinking that I should call the doctor if it keeps hurting so that she can see what's going on when I'm in pain. Haven't heard anything about the sonogram yet.

Yesterday I ate horribly. I was bored and tired and hungry. I ate and ate and ate. Now, I feel really bad.....but I'm still hungry. Today is grocery shopping day so I will get some good healthy stuff. I can't wait to go back to the gym. It will probably be Monday though.

There is still snow on the ground. I think we ended up with a little over 7 inches. It's beautiful.

cyan, I really enjoyed the article. It was very interesting. There's so many things out there. If I was organized and could control my cravings, I could incorporate them into my diet and lifestyle.

I'm thinking of making fudge and toffee today. I make loads and loads of that during the Christmas Holiday for teacher/neighbor gifts...etc, so I need to make my test batch today. Then I could take some to class tonight so that I wouldn't eat it all myself.

I've been craving Fried Chicken lately. I think I'll get some of that popcorn chicken from KFC today.....

Miki, that's hilarious about the buffet and not going back for seconds. I can totally relate.....but I always give in and go back. Good for you and your sister!

Taiwan, I know at Diet Power you can create a recipe and tell it how many servings it is and it will do all the math and tell you all the calories and nutritional information. If you want, you can send me the recipe and how many servings you get out of it and I will figure it out for you since I already have Diet Power set up on my computer.


That's all for now!
Lisa:wave:

Feeling Good Today!
 

Good morning everyone.:wave:

Ok, starting off with some great news, after all the stressfree eating over the Thanksgiving holiday, I still am down 1/2 lb.:cb:

Yeah for me. I was unable to exercise yesterday. My asthma was really kicking in, so I just laid in bed after work.

I did count my calories and I was at 1164, even after eating 4 white castles. I love those little burgers, but be careful, even though 1 burger can be consumed with 3 bites, they are 135 calories per burger.

Has anyone every tried the Kelloggs Special K Cereal with berries??
It is so good and it is only 110 calories for 1 cup. That is great, because I love cereal, and it tastes like real cereal, not that diet crappy one, that is like eating cardboard:mad:

I have started using Fitday for this week, after so many recommendations, I have figured out to add my own custom foods and am using the fitness guide. I go back to Caloriescount.com, well, because like a compulsive dork that I am.:o I paid for 6 months of it, and it has a few easier food items that I can find quicker than in Fitday. So I am utilizing both.

Lisa, I have to tell you from my husbands experience, eating some good foods can worsen acid reflux. My husband can no longer drink water or eat salads. It makes him horribly sick and nothing stays down, :(
So I wouldn't feel bad about eatting bad right now, some of the bad stuff may be coating and protecting you stomach from the bad stuff. I just wish you didn't have that horrible GB pain. That must be so uncomfortable. You know, from what my doctor told my husband once.. All you need to do is get your doctor to say go into the emergency room if it gets any worse. That is his authorization to seek emergency medicine and the insurance may have to cover it. You will probably get faster results when they see how much pain you are in.

Taiwan,
I don't know if this works, but with WW, they used to say total up all the calories and fat in all the ingredients combined in your meal and then divide that by servings and you should be able to determine your calorie intake that way.
Hope it works for you.

MikiG, You had me cracking up again with the Buffet story. I can totally relate, how I always want to go back for more, but am afraid of being the first one, I am a bad person, I used my son once as an excuse to get him some dessert, just so I can go and get some more potatoes.... See what the :devil: can make you do?


I hope you all have a great and blessed day.

Hello Girls
 

I had a rough morning...I had to take my mom to the doctors...they are worried about her weight loss..so now she is on antidepressants to increase her appetite...and I will have to take her back in the new year to follow up on this new med...this is so tough taking care of my mom who suffers from alzheimers and is in complete denial over it. My dad is elderly too and cant handle all the responsibilities by himself...so its me that has too:(

Anyway, had to get that off my chest....1793 calories but exercised for 30 minutes and burned off 353 cals for a total of 1440....I consumed 76 grams of fat:o

Reina congrats on your weight loss...slowly but surely is the best way....and I too must make room for my favorite foods...could never give them up permanently...It would not work for me. I am not much of a cereal eater so I havent tried the kelloggs. I usually use the customs foods section to add up my calories based on the labels on the foods that I eat..so its pretty accurate and works for me.

Miki...such determinatio...I would have had seconds...period...so tap yourself on the back.

Lisa...stay strong...and I do hope you will get the help you need to solve your GB pain.

Taiwan...split up your salad into serving portions and calculate the calories based on that using fitday. If you eat a cup of the salad for lunch...put that into fitday.

Well girls...gotta get back to work

Talk to you all later

Cyan

Cyan,
Sorry to hear about your mom. I know how tough that can be to take care of someone. Especially when you are so young yourself. I will keep her in my prayers.....

Here a a few sites that I came across and one for everyone on Water consumption.

http://www.lowcaldiner.com/ for Low Calorie Dinner Ideas.

http://www.***************.net/ This is a nice site that is connected with Weight Watchers.

http://www.mcvitamins.com/water.htm

Enjoy.

Hi All,

Toady is gloomy so naturally I want to be lazy and eat. Haven't given in so far. I got up did my 8 Minutes and then 20mins of aerobics. Feeling good even skipped my nap today! After exercising in the morning I'm usally too wired to take a nap but I make myself at least lie down an hour before going to work sometimes I fall alseep. Not today! The bed hasn't even crossed my mind. Hope I don't pay for it later at work! lol.

I had my hubby take a side view picture of me yesterday. I wanted to cry. I was like all of the work I've done is only a drop in the bucket. Later after thinking about it I cheered up a little bit because at least I can see the results of my hard work.

Lisa hope you're get to feeling better.

Cyan I'm sorry about your mother. Just atake one day at a time. Thanks for the article.

Miki your story reminds me of myself especially in a small restuarant. Feel like everyone is watching.

Reina_mia I hope your asthma gets better and congrat on your weight lose. Thanks for sharing those websites.

LadyRider, Cjunk, and Annie hope you all are doing ok.

Take care :grouphug:

Evening girls
 

Today was a rough day...after taking mom to the doctors, I usually fee a little down...I ate well except fo lunch...2 hot dogs with tasty taters....yeesh....dinner was healthy...a tuna wrap with lots of fruits...for some reason I just craved fruits...an orange, banana and pear...so I am well over my cal consumption range...I had 2010 and 72 grams of fat. I only exercised for 20 minutes for a distance of 6 km and burned off 260 cals for a totoal of 1750...tomorrow will be a better day. I still might do a few minutes of weights...I'll see.

Have a good evening...I'm feeling a little bloated...ugh:tired: and a little tired...I'm off....good night everybody

Cyan

Sounds like today was a tough day for everyone. It's almost 10:30 pm and I"m just getting in. Had a FallFestival for the kids at school, then went out to eat. Glad I gave up seconds on Chinese yesterday since tonite I had Ribeye steak, Baked potato, and salad. It was 8:30 when we ate it too. I know it's terrible to eat such a big meal so late. Didnt drink water either..had Diet coke. Havent done that in a long time. Also havent exercised at all!! <<Sigh>> Out of town ballgame tomorrow too so probably wont eat any better or have time to exercise either. Wont even get to come here. :( Sorry I kept write to everyone individually but I still have lots to do before I can get to bed. Hope everyone has a better day tomorrow. Think of me while I"m gone. Should be able to be back online sometime Saturday nite. Til then, let's not give up..Try, Try and try again. :)
NITE!!
MIKI

Good morning! Good Morning! Good morning! It's Friday!! TGIF!
For the first time this week, I'm off to the gym! I'm skipping a meeting I should go to, but I really need to get some exercise to get myself back on track. I've eaten horribly all week long!

Reina Mia, :bravo: on being 1/2 pound down! That's awesome! About Special K, have you seen their cereal bars. YUMMY! Also, yesterday I was driving through a shopping mall and low and behold there was a Curves there! I'm kind of interested in what it is. What was their program and how much did it cost in Chicago? My gym membership is about to run out, so if they're a good program and affordable, maybe I'll make a change.

Cyan, Hope today is a better day for you! We all have emotionally stressful days. Unfortunately, I like to comfort myself with food and just plain laziness. How can I break that habit???? If I were RICH, I'd go to some therapist who would talk to me about that....hmmmmm.:chin:

I'm really concerned about Annie and Cjunk! :?: Where did they go? Has anyone heard from any of them?

Got to go! Have a great day today! We only get today, today!
Lisa:flow2:

Happy Friday
 

Good Morning everyone.

Well I hope everyone has a better day today. Yesterday was rough, but remember, it is not considered Yesterday. And Today is a new day.

Now I have to say I blew today already before 7:30am. We had to get out of the house early today to avoid taking the bus with my 3 year old in 10 degree weather this morning. So my husband dropped us off across the street from my son's school. There is a restaurant there so me and my son had breakfast. I just had to have some coffee to keep warm and I had 1 slice of toast and a couple of bites of pancakes. Hey, it's not as bad as I thougth once I wrote it all down:?:

Lisa,
Curves would have costed $99 to join and $39 a month for a min of 12 months. It is a 28 minute workout. I don't think you really sweat with it, but it did feel good. It is on 9 machines where you work your specific muscles for 30 seconds and move on to the next machine. I liked it because it was convenient and only 30 minutes to work out. But it was just to costly for me. Go and check it out, they usually have a flyer with a 1 week free or they will give you a free workout when you go check it out.

Alright ladies, I am seeing too many sad faces in the past week, let's just chalk it up as a bad week and leave it at that, and start fresh .. What do you say....

Have a great weekend everyone. Be safe....
:grouphug:

My Friday is over!!
 

Today wasn't too bad. Though I haven't figured out how to get my fat intake down and my protein up. I am not really good at this stuff. Here it's midnight and I just finished my snack of 3/4 of a carrot (my husband snatched the rest out of my bag) and some celery. I am just so hungry at night time. Maybe it's because I go walking at night? Tonight, I did my 1.5miles (45min) but the last 1/4mile I actually jogged! quite unusual for me. hopefully I can slowly get into a jogging habit.

Anyway, I weighed myself today and the verdict is-------
lost 2.2lbs/1kg from Thanksgiving to now:D


Was hoping for a little more, but then thought, hey that is a healthy normal weight loss. It's off forever, not going to come back. Now if I can keep that weight loss up for the next 5weeks, I'll be at my goal.
Reina_Mia, congrats on your 1/2lb down. You keep it up girl. We'll be down to our weight goal in no time. I think it's neat that we have basically the same amount to lose. Hey, I think you did pretty good at the breakfast place, I don't know if I would've! So are you keeping up with the walking video? How do you like it? I've heard good things about it. Trying to decide what to do about working out at home.
Lisa, thanks for the offer about adding up calories with Diet Power. I was determined tonight to figure this out. So I measured everything out and put it seperatly in ziploc bags. I know sounds kinda obsessive/compulsive:lol: but I figured that would be best for me.So i am going to add it up on Fitday.
Cyan, sorry to hear about your parents. I know when I saw my parents in early Novemberl, first time in 4years(they came here to Taiwan), they were so different. So many health problems and I really do worry. Plus helping take care of my sister who is legally blind. I mean, my sis can do alot of things on her own and has a job and all (she is not mentally disabled, though a little slower than the average 25yr old)they still have to watch out for her, and she is always sick or always has a pain. I will be praying for you.

Hope you all had a good one ladies. Ok, I just hit a button and my screened did something weird. Our computer has been acting up, so I better get off of here. Hey, where are the others? Hope everyone is doing ok with the snow.

Good Day Ladies
 

Today is friday...TGIF right on Lisa...I'm with you on that one...Reina...you were amazing with your breakfast choices..I would have gone full tilt and ordered myself a breakfast with full fat coke:lol: Thats why I avoid going into restaraunts unless I know I will be eating...can do that yet...when you go into a food place and not eat...have not mastered that yet..if I am there, I am eating.

Anyway, tonight I am going over to a dear friend of mines for dinner...she is pregnant and wanted to invite me and a mutual friend of ours over for an indian curry...food..oh yes...I am there:s:

But she knows that I am on a diet..so to speak and her being a doctor would not sabotage my efforts with fat laden food!

So far I am doing well...after lunch I will be at 595 cals and 13 grams of fat...so lots of space to negotiate..heheheheh.

Taiwan, you gotta do what you gotta do to stay on track..so its not obessive...its smart and kudos on your weight loss...slowly but surely....thats the way to do it.

Lisa thanks for your well wishes, yes today is better. I'm still working on breaking that habit...I must admit that on very stressful days, I still tend to overeat in an attempt to wash down all of my sadness or stress. Although, now even if I overeat, I exercise, no matter what...its not an option to exercise, it something I must do to exist. But Lisa, I am in good health and I dont have a BG problem like you do, so I am sure it is much tougher from where you are at...and you have such strength to keep at it so kudos to you.

PreciousOne...you inspire me when you keep going even when its gloomy outside...you have risen to the challenge ...keep going! and thanks for your well wishes too...I appreciate it.

Miki have fun friday and stay strong...I send you lots of good energy.

Cjunk, LadyRider, and Annie....hope you guys get back here soon...I miss you.

Cyan

Gee girls! We are all so busy! I miss you when one of you has to miss a day or several days like LadyRider.

I went to the gym today. I did 45 minutes of step and double step. I was going to stay for the body defined, but my body was not ready for that yet. I was trying not to fling snot all over and my throat was killing me. :p

I ate fudge this morning. Shame on me:nono: For lunch I had a Smart Ones Meal. It was yummy and I've had lots of water today. I also took my multivitamin. I've been cleaning my house all day, also.

Sounds like today is better than yesterday! I've decided that I'm not going to torture myself over things like...eating fudge. It's Christmas time. If I eat healthy 80% of the time and exercise everyday, I'll be fine. There is going to be a lot of temptation. What I will work on is not eating food simply because it's there, but because It's something I really want to eat. I'm really bad at eating just because there's a bowl of chips out. I don't even really like chips.....unless there's some queso around....:dizzy:

Anyway, I'm not going to deprive myself of the Christmas season, and at the same time I'm not going to deprive my body of the healthy food and exercise it needs.

Okay, that's all for now.
Lisa:wave:

Happy weekend ladies
 

Well last night I went over to my friend's house and it was so much fun...her and her husband...who does dishes and cooks:high: served up an amazing indian feast...chicken curry, yogurt salad and flan for desert....yum yum yum...Anyway, it was all low cal heathily prepared..so my cals consumed total up to 1495 and 41 grams consumed...not bad...I got home pretty late so I didnt exercise:^: But today, I am back to exercising:lol:


Well Ladies, the holidays are shortly upon us...stay strong and motivated

Cyan

Cyan, that meal sounds great! I wish I could get my husband to do dishes, but hey he cooks more than me so that's ok:-)


Bad Saturday, bad bad bad bad bad!!!!!

Breakfast, decided to eat with the family. They usually go out and buy it and bring it back (food stands are everywhere here!!!) and so I went with the kids today. Had a Chinese style tuna omelet (actually I think it's not quite at 200calories, so not too bad). But lunch was like---feed me pastries!!!! We ate a late breakfast and so lunch got pushed back. So we didn't eat til like 2pm and youth group is at 3pm. So we just went to the bakery and got some stuff. I had a chocolate glazed donut, and another chocolate thing, and 2 pieces of whole wheat toast with butter--but I had a diet Pepsi (like that makes it better). I felt so bad afterwards especially since I didn't have time to do my walking today. I did so some abs/arms/thigh and butt lifts though. Dinner was 1.5cup of Campbells soup, I think it was Borsch? anyway, one serving was only 70 calories and 1g fat. The can had 3 servings (I added a little more water to even it out at 3cups). So dinner wasn't too bad. It's 1am and I'm still working on my water intake. Tomorrow should be better, weekends are always harder for me. But hey, Monday through Friday ain't too bad:-)

Have a great day ladies. So do you all have your Christmas decoratoins up? Not here yet, it's in the plan for this week. Man the next two weeks are going to be crazy. Christmas program on the 22nd and on the 21st our church has a booth at a Christmas Bazaar at the local hospital---I've been told I am making cookies and cakes oh, this should be interesting. I will have to tape my mouth shut while baking:-) lol.

gotta go to bed my friends.see ya

Hi everyone!

I had a great time at Josh's basketball game last nite. During the entire game, neither team ever got more than 2 points ahead. It was back and forth until the very last minute. Very stressful but exciting. WE WON!! ( 36-34 ) yeahhhhhhhhh :)whewww..I hate those kind that are sooo close tho if we LOSE. lol

Ok, that was my GOOD news. Now for the BAD news...somebody pleaseeeeeeeee make me quit eating!! This is my worst day in a long time!! Well, whole weekend actually. Yesterday, I did get up in time to do 30 min of exercise because I knew I wouldnt have time last nite after getting home late. I had a cup of raisin bran with 1/2 cup of 2% milk for breakfast. For lunch, I had a turkey sandwich on whole wheat, sugar free bread with lite mayo. So far so good huh? Well, decided it wouldnt hurt to eat a few chips. After all, they were the Lays Wow Fat Free ones. Well, I dont think being FatFree means Eat all I want even if that means half a bag.:?: ( Lisa, I LOVE chips ) So then I think" Ok, I dont want to eat again at all until after the game when everyone goes out together". We had to leave immediately after school and the kids are always starving. I know it's too hard for them to have to wait til 9 or 10 pm or later to eat when they have lunch at school before noon. So, I think I'll be smart and fix them a sandwich to eat on the way. That way we wont have to eat at or before the game, except they can have their sandwich. ( meaning no temptation for me by stopping somewhere) Just as we were leaving, my sis stops and asks my youngest son to go with her to her house. ( he hates going to his brother's games) We have barely gotten out of town when I remember his sandwich.:s: Welll, I couldnt just waste it, ya know. The whole time I was eating it I was thinking how stupid it was yet I kept on. Took us about an hour and a half to get to the game. Right before the 2nd game, ( the senior game) my hubby decides he needs a little something to tide him over til supper. So, sweetie that he is, he brings us BOTH back a frito chili pie. What was I to do??? Couldnt hurt his feelings so I ate that too!:o
The first game was at 5, we had the chili pies around 6:30. We left the games around 9 and at 10 or so, everyone stopped at McDonalds. Hubby and I ordered one meal deal. ( Quarter Pounder with Fries and drink and no it wasnt water..wasnt even diet). I ate the burger and he ate the fries. Are ya'll sick yet?? lol

Ok, so today I had to work. Didnt eat breakfast but for lunch, my co-worker suggests we get a hamburger and potato logs. ( I work on Saturdays at the bank branch which is in a grocery store. There is a deli in the store that makes really good burgers, and we dont have to leave work) So thats what we did. That would have been fine if my plan of not eating anything else had worked. But noooo...then she remembers she brought homemade fudge and a variety of cookies for me to bring home to the kids. ( so she wouldnt eat it all herself, she said) I"m sure you wouldnt guess this, but I ate fudge ( and not just one piece either )and some cookies too thinking the whole time, Ok, now I really cant have anything tonite. My family ate out at lunch today after watching the Christmas parade in town while I was at work so they didnt want much tonite. Great, right? Dont have to cook. Fixed them peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and then I still fixed me a turkey sandwich and just finished eating that!!!! I'm totally disgusted with myself and want to just cry. Yesterday morning BEFORE all of this, I weighed and found out I had gained a pound of the 8 I had lost.:( I probably just added 3 more to it!!!!! HELPPPPPPPPPPPPP! What is so stupid is I think finding out about the one lb gained is what triggered all of this. What's the deal with that?????

Taiwan, you did great last week! Losing over 2 lbs even with Thanksgiving. Congrats! I"m jealous.:p lol

Cyan, Reina, Lisa, Taiwan, Precious One....thank you all for being so dedicated to posting here. It really really helps me to know you're all here. Now that I got all that off my chest, maybe I'll be ready to start new again tomorrow. I think sometimes confessing instead of pretending it didnt happen helps us realize what we've done, and like I've said before, I feel accountable here and I hate not having something positive to post.

Annie and Cjunk..we need ya'll too!!! Please check in soon and let us know how you're doing. We're here for you and ready to listen anytime.

I'm ready for LadyRider to get back too. Her posts are always upbeat and entertaining. I miss her.

Hope I didnt miss anyone because every one here is special to me. Strange how that happened with this group in such a short time, but like Lisa, even when someone misses just one day posting, just isnt the same without them.

Ya'll have a great Sunday. I will be here sometime tomorrow with some Positive things to tell you about my eating. I promise:angel:

Ohhh, almost forgot! Did ya'll see the notice about the new chatroom being up and running?? I'd love if we could all meet here one nite at the same time to chat with each other. That would be so cool!! I went in there tonite at 8 pm ( central ) and was the only one there. lol Let's try to set up a time k?? It would be lots of fun! What do ya'll think?

Well, better go before I pop the button off the jeans.:eek: lol

Nite all!

MIKI

Evening Ladies
 

Well lets see...today I ate wisely..although I am feeling a little hungry...thats why I am staying clear of the kitchen for tonight...period...or else I know I will eat eat eat. I had 1366 cals 54 grams of fat, I exercised for 30 minutes for a distance of 9.3km and burned off 330 cals for a grand total of 1036 cals today...not bad but when I go below 1500 cals...I'm just too hungry.

Miki Miki Miki...wow girl...you need to get a grip before you gain back all your weight...all that hard work...all that sweat and tears....Sorry to be so harsh with you...but consider this a cyber kick you your butt.....please dont sabotage your weight loss....And having said this, you are a very brave lady for coming clean and facing up to the music so to speak....it means that you tripped up but you have not lost sight of your goals..just a little detour...you know this...and you will get back on track starting tomorrow...right?!? ...right..okay. We are here to support you and I hope in the future if need be, you will give me a cyber kick to my butt if I need it:lol:

But I know exactly where you are coming from...sometimes when I get bad news...like weight gain...I just give up and eat..I figure when I am being good, I still gain so I might as well go all out and pig out.

Let me know when and where for the chat...I'll be available!
Be strong...think of us here when you are horribly tempted..walk away...think about it before you eat it...I hope this helps and I know what you have been through...I have done that plenty of times in the past..or else I would not have this excess weight to lose.

Big Hug

Cyan

Cyan, thanks!! I needed that :)

wow Miki! I have no room to say anything to you. I've been horrible all week long! :mad: I know it's because I was sick and didn't work out. But...let's take a deep breath and get ready for another week. Tomorrow is Monday and I'm at the gym at 9am. I can't wait to sweat sweat sweat! :o

guess what girls!! Yesterday I went to the open house of the new YMCA here in town. It's the 4th one here in Wichita. It was AWESOME!! My 13 year old sister in law and I went. They gave us a personal tour. There's a climbing wall right when you walk in with 1200 square feet of climbing space!!! The pool was so amazing...and next to the pool was a 3 lane Olympic length pool for laps. They are still working on the outdoor wave pool! They had 6 class studios for all the aerobic classes!!! oh, and the workout machines were awesome!!! My gym membership runs out at the end of this month so I'm going to apply for the financial assistance at the YMCA (so I can afford it!). I really want to go!!! With a membership, you get 12 weeks of personal training!!! I fell asleep dreaming about it last night!

Okay, where is everyone? We're missing Annie, Lady Rider (I know she went out of town) Cjunk,...who else are we missing? It's starting to feel empty in here.

So, where is this chat room? I haven't see it. I'll look for it.

I"ll check in tomorrow as it is the beginning of a healthy week.

Lisa

My oh My....
 

...you all are contagious:p My Sunday didn't go much better than my Saturday. No breakfast, running around before church and then the baby decided he needed a bottle 30min. before church started. So nothing. Lunch was rice/meat/tofu/veggies/store bought green tea. Dinner--one chicken leg and 3slices of pizza (we do have Domino's here, the only pizza place in our entire county!!!) but I had a diet pepsi:lol: Didn't exercise, and it's midnight and haven't quite finished my water yet.
Oh, well, 5 good days out of 7 ain't bad I guess. Just gotta be extra good this week:) I think I can I think I can. My problem is not preparing stuff and putting it in the fridge. So when this type of "I'm hungry what are we doing for dinner/lunch" type of thing happens, I don't go overboard.
Lisa, I just wish they had a gym here. Man, that YMCA sounds wonderful, absolutely wonderful. You are so lucky!!! We better see e-mails about you sweatin' at the YMCA!!
Well, off to bed. I am sure Josiah (my 5.5month old) is going to be up at 5am. I think he's going through a growth spurt cause he can put down 10oz of formula, with rice cereal in it, at 10pm and then still take another 6.5oz bottle at 5am. Sometimes he sleeps all the way til 8am(which I like), but recently it's at least 5am ,sometimes early but not usually later. Plus my big baby (my 37yr old husband) is already in bed, he's not feeling well. Aren't men worse than baby's when they are sick? They seem totally helpless, can't do a thing (though he can go play basketball). If mommy were sick she still is expected to take care of everybody. So tell people I have 3 kids, 37yr old, 4.4yr old and 5.5 month old. Ahhhhhhhh!! Never a dull moment at our house.
Ok, really getting off. Ready to jump back into things tomorrow.

Good morning,

This weekend has been blah! I haven't been wanting to do anything. Been having to make myslef get up and exercise. In the ned I always feel better but it's the getting to it part. My eating has been good except for having the munchies but I'm doing good haven't grabbed anything fattening.

Lisa you're doing good making it to the gym while you're sick. I know those are the hardest days for me. The Y sounds great. I'm going to find a gym or Y at the first of the year.

Cyan your feast sounded very good. I love flan!

Taiwan the next few weeks for me are going to be hetic too. Between work, programs, and last minute shopping I hope I survive. We put up decorations this week, it was freezing outside. Decided we need more lights outside so that's another day in the cold but I love it. I'm having trouble with water too and I was doing soooo good with. Whenever I'm wanting something other than water I grab a glass of water first then by the time I finish the water I drink very little of what I wanted. The bad news is lately I haven't been wanting anything to drink. So I only have maybe two glasses of water.

Mikki hang in there! Whenever I want to over eat or eat something I have no business I just member my side view picture and that usually puts and end to it. It's hard not to eat around the holidays. I see holidays as family and eating. Chat sound great count me in and I'll do my best to make it.

We can and will get through the holidays together. :grouphug:

Happy Sunday Girls
 

It's bright and sunny out there today...I love sunny days in winter...it means its cold but at least its bright.

Lisa, its sounds amazing your new YMCA....I do hope you join and make the most of it. How is your GB...did you get back the results? You always inspire me to work out with all the aerobics you do:dizzy:

Miki, I hope you are strong today and that you get back to your program...I know its tough with kids and a husband who sometimes forget your health journey and demand foods you are not eating...I know its tough...but you can do it...you have to...you want to be healthy, sexy and beautiful...right? right!

Hey Taiwan, how are you finding FitDay...I love that program...really works for me. I didnt realize how many calories I was eating before until I started using FitDay...I was like on average 1800 and above...daily:o

Its still hard for me to control my food intake....I get hungry fast, especially if its under 1500 cals...I can do it if I am sick or for just one day or two if I am too busy...but most times, its in between 1500 and 1700 before exercising....sigh! But slowly and surely, I am cutting back...I already have from before my health journey!

Well ladies, have a great Sunday and I will check in tomorrow...ack Monday! but I will have a two week holiday starting dec 21st to jan 5th...yay! The holiday season is here...I love christmas!

See you all later and be strong and stay motivated.

Big hug to everyone

Cyan
ps Cjunk, PreciousOne, Reina-Mia, Annie, and LadyRider I hope you are all well and having fun....and come post as soon as you get the chance. Annie I hope you are well and in a good place in your mind and heart...I send you all lots of good energy.

I only have a minute but did want to let ya'll know today was somewhat better. My 13 yr old son, my niece and I went shopping at the mall. Walked around for about 4 hours. For lunch, we had bourbon chicken with a side order of fried rice. ( no seconds )I drank water with it. On the way home, they wanted to stop for something to drink. One got Cherry Coke, the other got an Orange cream slush. I got a bottle of water. :) Didnt plan on eating anything else to make up for the weekend, but tonite the rest of the family was having chili which I made before we left this morning so I had a bowl also. ( just one ) I was feeling bad about not exercising because my feet are about to fall off after walking so much then I realized, Hey..walking around the mall is still walking! lol So I dont feel quite as guilty about that now. Anyway, didnt want ya'll to think I was still on my binge. Tomorrow will be even better..I just know it! :) Thanks for all the encouraging words AND for the kick in the butt!! I needed ALL of it! Ballgame tomorrow but see ya Tues nite I hope. Have a good Monday everyone!
MIKI

Good Morning Ladies
 

Here in Montreal, its very cold this morning....and its monday...wish i was tucked away in my bed instead of at work infront of a computer...oh well, such is life.

Yesterday I went for chinese buffet...yikes:yikes: But it wasnt that bad...I ate one main plate..and boy was it vert tasty...hmmm...love food...anyway, my cals for the day totalled..to the best of my abilities 1921 with 99 grams of fat...oh dear..I guess this is bad now that I have written it up here...on the good side, I exercised for 35 mnutes and burned off 360 cals for a distance of 9.5km for a final total of 1561.

Miki I calculated how much 4 hours of walking was at a slow to moderate pace from FitDay and it turned out to be 510 cals burned:cp: So you go girl...kudos to you....what a strong come back from all that binging...remember...dont starve yourself cause your body will then go into starvation mode and keep all and any cals for fat storage...so keep eating..keep making wise choices and keep exercising...whatever it is.

Well girls, have a wonderful monday and come here and post...I miss you guys:balloons:

Big hug
Cyan

Happy Monday All
 

Sorry I fell off the radar this weekend, it was way to stressful to even look at my computer. Family problems just seem to keep popping up..

Cyan,
Keep warm on this cold day. It was so hard for me to keep warm last week. I just kept thinking of eating warm foods to stay warm. That is so hard.
Cyan, I hope you have more cans of that "cyber kick you in your the butt" . Those were some good words, and it made me even want to straighten up. THis is why I love this group.

Miki, I am glad these ladies kept you on your toes. Sorry I was unavailable to give you some words of encouragement, but Cyan did a great job to help you. But you have the right attitude of Tomorrow is another day and you get stronger as the days go by. ;)

Lisa, sounds like the YMCA is definitely something for you. What do they run in cost for you. Ours here in Chicago run would run me $129-$139 a month. I don't think that is realistic for me. But having access to a pool and personal trainer, WOW... :strong:

I read somewhere about the chat room. I would love to meet up there. Let me know if anyone decides to do this.

Ok, now I have to gloat about my tremendous will power on Saturday night. It was about 11:30 at night and my husband and I were on our way back home. When he decides that he is craving a donut. So where does he take me. KRISPY KREMES???
Does everyone know the krispy kreme dangers???
Well, not only did he stop and order a 1/2 doz:s:. He pulled over and decided to eat one, but he did apologize for having to do this, because he knew how hard it was for me to see that, but he just needed the sugar fix. But I stood strong and didn't fold and I didn't eat ANY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have to say even though I was completely stressed out this weekend, I really didn't overeat nor did I eat anything that I was supposed to eat. So I think overall with the stress and extra food in front of me, I think I did good.

Have a blessed Monday and a big :grouphug:

yay Reina_Mia
 

I quickly popped back in here and I just read your post Reina...and you are the queen of determination...you totally rock girl...to resist Krispy Kremes is to resist the devil and all of his charms....:cp: Simply Amazing...especially with the easy excuse of "its the holidays!" You inspire me to be better during my moments of weekness! And good for you for recognizing the will power it took to pass up on delicious donuts...yum!

And whenever you need a cyber kick to your butt, let me know cause I'll rev up the ole virtual foot:lol: ...I feel that at this point in time in our life, this healthy journey is too important...we must be strong, we much love ourselves enough to want this..to be healthy for us and for our families, to feel sexy, to look good in clothes, we only live once...this is in our power to do this...we can do this

Cyan

I hate food....I love food...
 

Good morning ladies. I'm here to confess and to come clean. You all know last week, I was terrible. I was sick, I didn't go to the gym as much I should have and I ate and ate and ate. I didn't even pay attention to what I was stuffing in my mouth. Remember when I went to the doctor and they weighed me and I was down like 17 pounds from what I weighed in August? Well, for some reason, I think that made me eat?!:?: What is up with that? It made me feel that I was in control and doing well and so I started eating what I wanted. But when I gain weight, that makes me eat too!? I am my own worst enemy!:devil: I guess I got myself into this and only I can get myself out. WITH YOUR HELP OF COURSE! So, I weighed myself at the gym this morning I have gained 5 pounds!!! That's how out of control I got last week!!!

Okay, so today I'm off to a new start! I had a slim fast for breakfast and then I went to the gym for 1hour and 15 minutes of Cardio Combat. I even put risers on my step!! I then went to the Dollar Store and I was starving and all the candy was screaming at me to buy them. I bought a beautiful Christmas Table runner and some Christmas Tins to give some Christmas goodies to people. I came home and made my son a peanut butter and jelly, which really looked good, but I made myself a Boca Burger (have you tried those! YUMMY!) and some sauteed zuchinni. I did have diet dr pepper, but I have already had 24 oz of water today. I took my multivitamin this morning also! While I was doing walking lunges around the gym this morning I was thinking of putting myself on a week long challenge for this week, to get me on track. So, I am at 187 right now (by the gym scale) and by Saturday I would like to be at 185. I also have to go to the gym everyday, including Saturday and I have to drink all my water everyday. I'm also going to start being more strict with my weight watcher points. I get 27 points a day. So that is my challenge and I posted it here for you guys so I have to be accountable!! I really need your support and I really really want the cyber kick to my butt if I screw up!!!! From ALL of you!!!:jig:

Reina Mia, the YMCA is 49.99 a month for a family membership and $10 a month for one child to go to the nursery $15 for a family with more than one kid who will be in the nursery. For one adult it's $37 plus the nursery fee. I can't believe it's that expensive in Chicago! They have financial assistance because there's a policy that they won't keep people from having a memberhsip just because they can't afford to pay. I'm going to try to get a discount since I'm in school, we have two kids and I don't work. We'll see. Now, about Krispy Kreme...:eek: How in the world did you resist??? You are an inspiration to me for sure. I couldn't have resisted! You know what's really funny?? At the YMCA open house, they were giving out Krispy Kreme dougnuts! Of course....I had one:o

MikiG, we miss you when you are gone!!! Are these ball games ever going to end?! LOL

Cyan, You are AWESOME!! You really are so cool. I really appreciate the way you look after all of us and motivate us. Don't ever leave!! My gallbladder sono was normal, which is frustrating. I've had some pain today, but it goes away after I eat. Maybe it's not my gallbladder...I don't know. Luckily, it's not normally severe pain. It's an annoying dull, hollow, ache on the right upper side of my abdomen..right underneath my ribs. I don't know what to do now. Should I go back to the doctor or should I just learn to deal with it??? It doesn't happen everyday...maybe once or twice a week...sometimes more...sometimes less. I would really appreciate advice on this matter.

Precious One, how are you doing? I hope your week has gotten off to a great start!

Isn't LadyRider supposed to be back now? I hope she had a great trip, but she needs to get back in here!!!
And Cjunk just seemed to fall off the face of the earth. I miss her and Annie too.

Taiwan, Hope to hear how your week has started out. Your a whole day ahead of us I think!

Well, I hope we can meet in the chat sometime. That would be so much fun!!!
See y'all later!!
Lisa