Hi ladies,

Maybe my Olive Garden screw incident was a cosmic way of saying stop "screwing" up and get back on the program. At least that is the way I am thinking about it. It is helping me this week to keep the binging under control and I am trying to exercise by walking to school bus, yoga, and even walking up and down the stairs more (my version of the stairmaster)

Lady, I still have some of my size 12's. It is my big stomach that is preventing me from getting into 10's all the time. I hope by end of the month I can throw out all the 12's.

Cyan, I'm 5'3 and even though I lost 9 pounds since Jan. I still need to lose about 15 to 20 more. My goal weight is 110-115. I am petite so weight really shows on me. Ever since I had my children I have a "spare tire" that will not go away. Even with my recent loss, it is still there...I think I lost most of the 9 pounds in my arms, breasts, and a little in the rear. When I was single I always wore a size 6. I don't know if I can make it to size 6 again but I would be happy with a size 8.

Lisa, I admire you doing so much.

Reina, hope Alex is feeling better it really throws you off track when the kids are sick.

Taiwan, let me know how you like e-diets, I was thinking about joining.

By the way, I brought the fat-free Pringles...they are helping with the potato chip craving (but they do have a bit of a weird aftertaste)

I was wondering if anyone knows anything about green tea pills..I saw them at the natural food store and it said it was all natural...I didn't want to buy them until I knew if anyone else ever used them.

Well, I pinpointed where my dieting goes wrong...I eat a healthy breakfast, a good lunch but then around 4 to 9p.m. I start snacking while I make dinner and then after dinner I use food as a way to relax in front of the tv. My plan is to switch the way I do things--


1. Make dinner ahead of time, maybe in the morning and reheat it so I am not tempted to snack while cooking.

2. Try to get more of the junk food out of the house (I am going to have my husband and kids hide their stash from me) out of sight out of mind.

3. Try to relax after dinner with reading in bed, bubble bath, hobby instead of tv.

4. Most important--tell myself I do not need to eat if I am not hungry...I do not need the chocolate because I am stressed, the salty foods because I am bored, the ice cream beacuse I am thirsty.

5. When food shopping do not buy any foods that will fuel a binge.

6. Set mini-goals every Friday for myself. This week is 129. If I make it I will reward myself with new earrings.

Well, this Saturday is the weekend that I am going with my girlfriend to the Four Seasons for our tea and then to the Degas exhibit at the museum. I need to be 129 to fit in this little black dress that I want to wear. By the way my girlfriend is a size 4 and complains that when she is stressed she just can not eat--sometimes she drinks milkshakes to gain weight (yes, at times I can kill her)

Do you ladies have any mini rewards that you are planning for meeting your mini-goals? Maybe we can write them down and motivate eachother to meet our goals.

Hope to post again later.

Hi all....only have a minute. Still doing pretty good with my eating. I think I'll have a loss by Friday. Finally yesterday on my lunch hour, I went to my in-laws and did 20 min of AirWalking. Can you believe it??? lol Anyway, havent exercised today at all. Still have a stuffy nose but sore throat is gone. Just not entirely well yet. Not sure I actually should have done that yesterday, but I wanted to get back into it. Starting feeling bad yesterday afternoon again and think it may be due to doing that AirWalking in the cool air while already being slightly sick. I'll see how I feel tomorrow. Hopefully well enough to exercise again. The week is already going by fast to me so thats good. Well, except that Sun is my b/day...what am I thinking...dont want to rush 40 too much!!:dizzy: :lol:

Have a good nite everybody....Talk to ya'll again soon

Miki

Good Morning Ladies
 

Last night I finally got back on that bike and cycled for 20 minutes...I didnt think I was gonna last the first two minutes ..but then...I got into the zone and enjoyed the ride!

My calories were high at 1800 but only 55 grams of fat..I made myself of fruit smoothie with strawberries, orange juice and a banana...I have been craving juices...I guess I am still getting over my sinus cold. Well that was enough to put over 1500 cals...but no fat grams were added...Anyway, I cycled 260 of it off for a net total of 1540...so I guess its not all bad.

Hey Miki hope you are feeling better. I hear that Air Walker calling out your name again..geez he's a loud machine

Debee...I drink green tea all the time...it have so many health benefits and helps you burn off fat too. Why dont you try the tea instead...I usually buy green tea with rose hips in it..the taste is amazing. I dont add sugar or milk or anything else..just the tea with hot water..I try to have a cup per day. It also helps prevent cancer. Have fun at the Degas exhibit.

Well I am at work so I better get back to it. Talk to you later and have a good rest of day and lets stay on program.

Mini goals for me...hmmm...I just want to be at 163 for end of March...maybe Iwill buy myself a new top or something to celebrate the acheivement.

Later girls

Cyan

Hello everyone, I only have a few mins, but I wanted to touch base with all of you.
I took my Alex into the dr. today and it turns out he has pneumonia!!:yikes:
So I will be home with him for the next few days.

I have done so bad this week, it isn't even funny. But I did get a huge incentive to get back on track, My cousin is getting married in May and I have to get down by then, and also, her bridal shower in on my birthday, so I really have to get to my mini goal of 185 by then.

Wish me luck, I pulled the elliptical glider out to use that while I am home.

Hope you are all having a great week,

Talk to you soon,

Hey guys. I miss y'all!!! I wish I could post more often. I'm sooooooooooo busy!:dizzy:

Anyway, today has been miserable. I woke up with a headache:headache: and a sore throat with some chills. I took some pain reliever and was off to school. At school, I started to feel really bad again so someone gave me some tylenol and that helped. I called the dr at noon to make an appt. They put me down for 3:45. I stayed after class to study because tomorrow we have a test :stress: and then after picking up my son headed to pick up my daughter from school. When she got in the car she told me that there had been blood in her urine! So, I call the dr and they say they can see her at the same time as me. I'm feeling really crappy with the chills and body ache and I'm worried about my daughter. We get to the dr early (about 3:25) and they get us in quick, so I was hopeful. We didn't leave there until 5:15pm!!!!! My daughter has a UTI and I have strep! I skipped my Human Growth and Development class tonight but I'm still hoping to make it to take my nursing test tomorrow morning! Luckily, after tomorrow, I have the weekend off and I can rest!

I miss you all and hopefully I'll get to post personal posts soon. I feel really bad about that. Hope everyone is doing well!

Lisa

Hello everybody. This post will be short and sweet, still not feeling well and didnt go to work today. My voice is completely gone which is driving me crazy. Of course, everyone in this house has to go to another room before trying to talk to me, then I get frustrated trying to get a sound out. I've told them over and over, I cannot talk loud enough to talk from one end of the house to the other! I think they're loving it tho. Wanted to fuss at Luke earlier about his homework but didnt have the energy to do so. Somehow in a whisper, it just doesnt get the point across.:dizzy: :lol:

I was bored today plus in a bad mood feeling this way so I ate more than I should have. I've got to be sure to do better tomorrow to insure a loss on Friday. Hopefully I'll feel like going to work. That helps.

Cyan, that AirWalker called and called today and I kept telling it to Shut up!:p lol Just not up to it yet. Good for you on your bike ride!:cp: It's so hard getting back into it!!

Reina, girl, you cant mess up now! You're the one who's been inspiring me lately. Sorry to hear about Alex...good thing you took him to the dr tho. Hopefully the meds will kick in quickly.

Well, better go....I'll write more soon. Everyone have a good day tomorrow!!

Miki

hi all
 

Sorry to hear half the group is sick. Praying for you all. We aren't sick here (of course now that I say that someone will get sick!) Just a fussy baby here. I think it's either he is teething or getting ready to make a big jump in his development. Anyway, he is sleeping through the night now, so my attitude is much better.

Yesterday did well. I made beef stew, it was great and no leftovers--unusual at our house. It was from a low fat cook book. There was less than 250calories per serving. I did 30min of exercise, and drank 70oz of water (went to the bathroom alot too!!!). BUT last night before bed I get this REALLY bad hungry feeling and wanting chocolate. So I go to the 7/11 (needed to get something anyway) and get icecream and found a KITCAT!!! not good at 11pm.
Today was ok until dinner again. I already fed the baby, was getting ready to eat and the phone rings, my friend (from America) who lives in Taiwan. We talk for almost an hour, my noodles were cold and it was 8:30pm by the time we finished. Baby and Joshua need a bath right? bath and bedtime. So at 9:45pm I finished my noodles and had two slices of whole wheat bread. No exercise today, too much going on. But I will tomorrow.
I am not going to weigh in til the 10th, is that ok? That's when i am supposed to weigh in at ediets. I think I am going to ask for a mentor. You can have one for a month. Their recipe section is great. I made a breakfast cake (128calories/slice) and everyone loved it!!
Well, hope all will start feeling better. Luke and Joshua leave for an out of town church thing (a friend is being ordained on Sunday) tomorrow and won't be back til the 11th. He keeps asking me what I want for my birthday. hope he gets something for me. His romance seemed to have left him about 6 months after we got married:lol: don't tell him that:p Ok, girls, get some rest and take care of yourselves and the little ones. MikiG, remind your family of this saying (my mom still uses this to this day) "If momma ain't happy ain't no one happy." Just wait til you get your voice back:D

Good Morning Ladies
 

I am doing well on my cal intake..once again..I was at 1500 cals and and 49 grams of fat. Also, I have drastically cut down on my cheese intake...I am winning my food battles lately....:cp: I know I have lost at least one pound this week ... I will weigh in Saturday morning and let you know...I never have the time Friday morning....but Ladies...I think I will be down to 163 by the end of March which really makes me feel good....I am so tired of being 168 and yoyoing up to 172 and then back down....it gets to be very demoralizing...so this time....I will not sabotage myself ...Every time I lose a few pounds...I somehow feel its okay to overeat for the next few days...I know strange thinking....I then gain back the two three pounds I have lost and start all over again....I sure make thing tough on myself:lol:

Ok...Miki...sorry to hear that you are not doing well...get better soon and your AirWalker misses you:^:

Reina...big hug to your little man and I hope he mends soon...but Miki is right...you are doing so well..you have inspired me to do well and I have been since last friday...so get back on OP.

Lisa...glad to hear from you and keep at it. I know being a full time student, full time wife and mother...geez ..how do you do it....My hat off to you...truly...what a strong dedicated wonderful person you are...so keep going...dont forget yourself ... keep losing the weight and excercising...big hug to you too.

Debee....I too am 5.3 1/2...hey it counts :lol: but I weigh 168 pounds:o but I fit into a size 12...comfortably....and my goal weight is 135 or so...when I weighed that much...about two years ago...I wore a size 8...very comfortably. I have an hour glass shape ...large frame and dense muscles...thats why I weigh a ton ...and yes...I do have a good 30 pounds of fat I lug around daily :lol: But it is interesting to see how muscle, bones and body type can have an effect on weight. Thats why sometimes I think it's better to go my clothes size and tape measurements that weight. I wish I weighed what you do...it would mean I am at goal weight. Keep going Debee...keep excercising and eating right.

Taiwan...you have been doing so well so keep going...you are such a strong, spiritual, caring person...so think of yourself too...you are just as important as the people you help daily and your family. Just ask you husband...he will tell you how important you are...so continue to lose the weight...you will be healthier and stronger....continue to excercise..its gives you strenght and vitality and a clear mind.

Lady...what can I say...you are so cool...and an inspiration to me...slow but sure...you are losing the weight...feeling better with each pound gone. Thanks for being here for us. I know you keep me motivated and trying.

Ok Ladies..I am at work with lots of stuff to get done. big hug to you all and talk to you soon.

Cyan

Hi,

Just a few minutes before the bus...

Reina, Lisa, Miki, wishes for getting better...last week we all had a bug it seems this winter was the worst in a long time.

Miki, happy early 40th birthday. Hey, I 'm 42 and believe it or not after 40 is better...as long as you still think like a 25 year old.

Taiwan, sounds like e-diets is great.

Cyan, you are very lucky having an hour glass figure. After having kids your body changes and that is probably why (along with frame size and muscle tone) that we carry weight different.
My pants are size 12 because of my waist. That and my hips.

Talk to you later!

Hi,

Back from the bus stop... the weather is horrible, rain, sleet, snow. I need spring.

Yesterday and today I have been good foodwise. I even weighed myself this morning and showed a loss. I am really trying hard to motivate myself again.

Lisa, make yourself some soup and just relax this weekend.

Miki, I don't know what I would do if I could not scream at my kids. I agree with Taiwan, if mommy's not happy no one is. By the way are you doing anything special for your 40th birthday?

Tonight I am going to try to put together an outfit for my "tea" on Saturday. Yesterday I bought these wonderful red glass necklace from the 1920's from an antique store. I was thinking of pairing it with a white cashmere turtleneck, black skirt , black pumps and a vintage patent leather handbag. I hate to wear heels most of the time I wear clogs or slip-on sneakers. My feet are going to hurt on Saturday.

Well, I better go and start dinner...maybe chicken with veggies, a stirfry or pasta dish.

Hi all! :)

Ok, I had a huge cheeseburger and order of fries today.:o That was about 6 pm. It's all I had all day and I dont plan to eat anything else so hopefully it wont hurt me too bad as far as tomorrow's weigh-in.

Tomorrow at work once again, they are bringing food. I wish they would all stop that!! I'm baking a pecan pie to take. So far, at least once every 2 weeks since Christmas, the ladies at work have fixed a feast! I hate it....also, so far, I have managed to stay out of the break room. Cross your fingers for me tomorrow because I dont need any of that for sure since I"ll be eating out this weekend plus having birthday cake. Feeling somewhat better today. I did go to work at least.

Going to visit my sis in Shreveport, Louisiana Saturday for my niece's 2nd birthday party. Then after that, hubby and I are going to Monroe, La about an hr from here to spend the nite at a motel, go to a movie, out to dinner, and I am going to look for a new outfit. That's our plan for my birthday. Just us, no kids..yippeeee!!:s: :lol: My in-laws' 40th anniversary is on the 8th. I think it's cool that they have been married exactly the same amount of time that I have been living. ( plus one day) lol (Hubby is only 38 so he's really loving this '40' thing)

Reina and Taiwan, what days are your b/days on?? Sorry I cant remember the exact day. Any plans yet?

Debee and Cyan, I cant wait til I can say I wear a size 12!! I'm squeezing into an 18 right now, but at one time I was in a 22/24 so I'm not giving up.

Lisa, sorry to hear you and your daughter are sick also. Good luck on your test. You better be sure to rest up and take it easy this weekend. You definitely dont want that strep to get any worse.

Well, I smell the pie so I better go. I'd hate to take a burned pie to work. Bye for now..

Miki

Hello Ladies
 

TGIF....Yay! Well once again I ate below 1500 cals at 1416 and 37 grams of fat...I also excercised...cycled for 30 minutes and burned off 350 cals for a distance of 9.2km ....I am trying really hard to see a loss this saturday morning...wish me luck! I always mess up over the weekends so this weekend..like last weekend, I will be tyring very hard not to sabotage myself.

Miki...you are 5.8 and I am 5.3 1/2 ..so basically it all works out to the same. Have a great bday weekend with your hubby.

All the other ladies...have a super duper weekend and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Big Hug

Cyan

Hi ladies,

I weighed myself this morning (no clothes on ...every ounce helps) and I was 129.8! I usually weigh less in the morning so that is why I like to weigh myself then...I need the motivation. This afternoon I weighed myself again and I was 130.6 with clothes on so I am considering it at least a pound loss this week. I am going to try to reweigh myself Sunday morning so I do not cheat tonight when we go out to dinner and Saturday when I go to my tea. Now that I have hit that 129 mark I will not go back to the 130's next week.

It's strange but even though I lost ten pounds I really don't see the difference yet. I am hoping that the next five pounds will make a difference in the size of my stomach. A friend did comment today that I look like I lost weight. Made me feel good...

What I did good this week..

1. Ate a healthy breakfast and lunch.

2. Tried to limit my snacking after 8p.m.

3. When I went food shopping I did not buy "binge" foods.

4. Cleaned the house, walked to the bus stop, yoga this week for exercise.

5. Just ended my period so maybe my weigh "gain" two weeks ago was just hormones?

6. Ate out just twice this week.. Saturday at Olive Garden (only ended up with three bites of my dinner and soup and salad last night at Cracker Barrel.) No fast foods this week.

7. Motivation came back...willpower over food.

What I need bad this week

1. Still need to cut down on the chocolate binges

2. Need to restock healthy foods/snack foods

3. Exercise more

Next week...I will only eat out once during the week and once during the weekend. I will try to have soup and salad two times during the week for dinner, I will try to not snack after the kids are in bed.

Happy Birthday and have a great time Miki.

Cyan, sounds like you have the right attitude. I am sure you will show a loss.

Hello ya'll :D

I have a good report today. First of all, I weighed this morning and lost 2.5 lbs...that means I got rid of the 1.5 I gained last week plus a little more.:cb: Then at work I managed to stay away from the 'feast' everyone else was indulging in. There was pecan pie, chocolate sheet cake, fudge, pig'n blankets, sausage balls, seafood gumbo, eggrolls, string beans covered with melted cheese and bacon, homemade rolls, Rotel cheese dip and chips, etc. I had ONE homemade wheat roll and refused to even look at anything else in there. I feel like that was a huge accomplishment. I told hubby I think I'm back to my earlier motivation and feel like I'm going to be on another losing spree now. If only I can just get back into exercise along with the good eating habits.

I also had a funny thing happen today. Fridays are casual day at work so we wear jeans usually. I have one pair that I have just been able to fit in for about the last 3 weeks. I couldnt wear them last year so I was excited they fit now. (The ones I had been wearing were a little too loose now.) Anyway, I got dressed in a hurry running late as usual. When I got home around 5, I was picking up in my bedroom. I picked up the dirty clothes in the floor and realized I had my pair of jeans in my hand. Well, for a split second, I thought..."Cool, I didnt know I had two different pairs just alike." But then again, I knew I only had one. I was very puzzled so I go to the full length mirror and turn around. I raised up my blouse and what do I see?? A big Wrangler tag! I do not own nor have I ever owned a pair of Wrangler jeans. I died laughing....I had worn hubby's jeans to work....the ones that he had taken off yesterday!!!!:lol: I could not believe it. I was just glad I hadnt tucked my shirt in....how embarrassing to have had that Mens Wrangler tag shining all day...LOL The best part of this funny story, tho, is that I have NEVER been able to fit in Phil's jeans before! I've always worn a much larger size than him.
That was another encouragement.

One last thing that has gotten me motivated is that today I had to renew my drivers license. I always hate doing that, and I always DESPISE my drivers license picture. I got my license, and believe it or not, it is actually one of the better pictures I've ever taken. I look lots better in it than in the one I got 4 yrs ago. Younger also....which really made me feel better. I cant believe that I can actually show my license now without cringing when anyone sees the picture on it. Thats a great feeling!

Well, have alot to do before bedtime to get ready for our weekend trip. I may not be able to post again until Sun or Mon nite. I hope all of you have a nice weekend. It is supposed to be 75 degrees F and sunny here...yeahhhh!!!:flow2: First weekend is weeks that we havent gotten rain.

Take care all...

Miki :)

Good Evening Ladies
 

Just a quick note before I turn in...I didnt excercise today but I did yesterday..I am trying one day on and one day off..so tomorrow I hit the bike! I did however eat below 1500 cals..acutally 1499 and 37 grams of fat! I am getting much better at choosing the right foods and not giving in to my temptations.

Well gotta go to bed..I will let you know what the scale says tomorrow

Cyan