Finally a moment to breathe! I feel like I'm on track and doing well. I'm gaging that more by the fact that I'm not eating for comfort when I have something going on that stresses me out..and I have had that for the past two weeks.
The stresser is my annual GYN appt that I put off for a year and half--it's today and I just want to go and get it over with. I always seem to have something that comes up at the appt and then I have to deal with it. Not to mention going back and losing only 14 lbs since my last visit but hey at least I'm not going back 14 lb up!
Next week is my annual mamo and that is even a worse stresser for me as a year and a half ago I had one that was "suspicious" but after the sonogram they determined it all looked ok.
I'm usually a pretty faith filled person and don't worry, but these two areas of my health are hard for me not to worry with. I'm praying though and would appreciate those who do that to keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
Carri: Cherry cokes...YUMMY! I'm glad you are back on track though. Tell me what you thought of Biggest Loser last night!
Mel: You can get out of the 190's...I KNOW you can.
Dreamer: I hope things have settled for you. What is C25K? I have PCOS too and it is hard to lose weight with that but losing weight turns it around so keep working hard to get that weight off. You are young and might want babies someday!
Dee: Where are you? Are you busy getting ready for the Cinco de Mayo party?
Mandy: How's it going?
Liz, Arabelle, Auntie G: have you been lurking? if so, HI and we miss you!
Morning Girls…still bloated with water weight and salt ….but trying not to get on the scale and wait for the weekend to get really depressed about it, haha
Okay so next *************** SPOILER ALERT FOR BIGGEST LOSER, DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU HAVENT SEEN YET ******************
Susie – I was surprised that Jeremy won, I really thought Kim would….but like she said she has already won, even without the money because she looks fantastic, well they all do. Now hopefully they can keep it off, that is the real test ….I already am looking forward to it coming back in Sept, just hope it’s a better season next time. I hear ya on the gyn appt, I am on birth control so in order to get my script filled I HAVE to get one every year….my gyn doesn’t do mammo’s until age 40 so I am a couple years away from that …but I did have one when I was 22 years old ( fibroid tumor removed ) so I do know what it’s like, however I didn’t think it was so bad …anyways I know it will go okay for you today…hugs
Dreamer – glad to see you back, glad move went well …1200 seems pretty low for your weight, are you sure ? Well whatever works for you I guess…just that at 1200 you don’t have anywhere to go lower…at least that is how I always look at it…currently I am at 1400 and it works really well for me, but I know since you have PCOS you have to do things differently.
Mel – yes I know its probably water weight but still upsetting to see, but hey I did it to myself …I always take it a decade at a time and it makes it seem more do-able I guess…so you will be in the 180’s before you know it. Great seeing ya on here
Dee – Hi Dee !!!!! Looking forward to Cinco De Mayo this Saturday? We are going over to a friends house for taco night and drinks …my friend said the derby is also that day so we will also have to have on our big hats and drink mint juleps, haha
Has anyone tried that new bbq chicken sandwich from Subway? I was thinking about getting one for lunch today but didn’t know how it would taste…not a fan of their chicken, but the bbq sauce might help.
Have a great day all !! Gonna be a steamy 87 here today ….yay ( she types sarcasticly ) !!
susie - c25k is couch to 5k. It is a running program that is 9 weeks long. I used it last time I wanted to learn to run and had great results on it. I used to be the one that could barely walk 3 blocks to the store and now I can walk as long as I want and/or run some if I decide. My boyfriend and I know we want kids (not right now) and I have wanted them since I was 17 when I went through some news that I couldnt have any unless I reverse the damage that PCOS has caused on my body (87 lbs, I've been able to reverse almost half the damage). Good luck with your appointments, I hope all turns out well!
Carri- I know that looks low, It feels low to me too, but it's the level that I consistently lose at. I've talked to my doctor before and she assured me that if I eat mainly veggies and fruit, use soy products for extra protein and eat only whole grains when I do eat grains that if I have to go lower than 1200 cals to reach goal weight I should be ok as long as I have some "high days" once in a while I can do this by raising calls to 14-1500 one a week or to around 3000 once a month, my choice. I also shouldn't do it for more than 2 years straight. For those of us with PCOS we tend (there are exceptions to that rule) to have to eat fewer cals than normal women because of the hormone imbalances and insulin resistance that comes with PCOS. btw, I havent had the new sandwich, but if you watch sodium, I can tell you it is NOT your friend. Sandwiches in general are high in sodium and the lowest one I have found at subway is the chicken breast for 690 for a 6 inch or 1400 for a footlong.
Just to catch up. I couldn't resist temptation, I jumped on the scale this morning it was 239 soo I only gained 2-3 lbs since moving YAY not as bad as I thought. Buuuttt with starting c25k and a teensy bit of weight training (my arms) I think I am going to stay at this weight for at least a month :\ which kind of sucks cause I was hoping to be in the 220's by the end of april and that didn't happen so I thought maybe by the end of may....errr not happening either. Oh well! Have a good day all!
Morning All …well I did step on the scale this morning and half way thru my week I have lost 4 of the 7 pds that the scale told me I gained last week, haha ….just hoping to be rid of the other three by Sunday…today we are having a taco pitch in at work …I have brought my own low carb tortillas to have ( a ton of fiber ) so I will hopefully get full and satisfied and not want to go after all the desserts that people bring in…wish me luck
Do any of you have a good chicken salad recipe ( Dee ? ), keeping in mind that I don’t like the chunky kind with grapes and nuts in it …I am more of the old fashioned deli style spread of it …I heard to get that consistency you need to make it in the food processor…but anyway if you guys have one let me know
Gonna be another hot one today with a high around 86-87 …they said this morning our normal high around this time is 69 …I pray this isn’t a sign of a long hot and humid Summer …we had one last year and it was miserable, not only for the temp but also for my electric bill !!!
Dreamer ( forgive me I am blanking on your real first name ) – Yeah I really don’t watch sodium, which I probably should, but I drink a ton of water and am also on a water pill so I normally don’t have any issue. The sandwich was pretty good actually, better than I thought it would be, I would recommend …I know what you mean about hormones and stuff like IR ..I have diabetes so I really struggle with the weight loss sometimes too…it’s an uphill battle that’s for sure …
Hi. You all don't know it, but I'm having lunch with you!
I'm eating at my desk today as I want to keep caught up on here and my personal email.
When I get home at night, after being on the computer all day, I just don't want to get back on. I do see somethings from my phone.
Anyway, I'm having a tasty lunch. I have a left over stuffed pepper (vegitarian style) and I bought a lime and jalepeno package of wraps so I made a wrap out of the pepper and it's really good. And I have a pear for my dessert.
Tonight is TOPS weigh-in and I hope I show a loss!
My Gyno appt went well yesterday. He told me I'm holding up pretty well for a murturing lady. He didn't say too much about my weight but he did say he wanted me to keep working on it.
We discussed my thyroid issue as well as my tacaradia and the meds I take for both. The beta blocker I take for the tacaradia can cause weight-gain and he thinks that maybe some of the newer ways they are treating it now might be something to look into. He gave me some things to read and a name of a specialist.
So, that appointment is over with and one more to go! Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers and please keep them coming.
Carri: I thought Kim would win too and she looked AMAZING! Like you said they all did....even Conda. I'm looking forward to next season too.
Glad to see that 4 lbs has left you.
Dreamer: You are doing a great job taking care of yourself and working hard now to ensure you are healthy later in life. I do 5k's but I don't run. I walk them. I've done 2 and I'm training for my next one. My goal is to do 4 this year and I want my time to be 50 min by the 4th one. I am currently at about 57 mn. The first one I did I was at 58.56 min. I'm making progress
Have a good day everyone and I'll see you tomorow.
Morning everyone !! Went over cals last night with Pizza King Pizza But today is another day
Susie - Congrats on the loss !!!! Woohoo !!! I hear ya on the computer thing...I always get on here on my breaks or lunch at work because when I get home I am the same way, cannot stand the thought of getting on computer again. That is why usually I don't get on here over the weekend either ...unless I am on facebook
Have a feeling I probably shouldn't weigh myself this weekend, so I may just wait until next weekend to check it and post my weight ...I think I still need another week recovery since my body is letting go of my 4 day weekend binge slowly, haha
Hi to everyone, if I don't get back in here have a great weekend !!!!
It was a busy weekend for us and I just didn't get on the computer. I wish that it was easier to do 3Fat Chicks from my phone. It's just really hard to see it and to get logged in to post.
It's ok though..you all are worth the extra effort!
I was pretty much on plan most of the weekend. I have been slipping with not using my Lose It app and I must recommitt to it again because research shows that it works for me when I use it!
Mindy: I hope you are having a great Monday too! I think it was a good idea to not weigh and give it another week.
Dee: I could have sworn I saw a post for you? How was the Cinco de Mayo party?
Mandy: Sorry you are dealing with some emotinal issues. I haven't had time to check your blog to see what its about but I will try and get there.
Ok...it was a quick check-in from work but I needed to connect.
I don't know if it was the exercise, the fresh air, getting to spend time with my husband, or the good news with my weights and measures (down .6 pounds, and 2.75 inches for the week)... but my mood is vastly improved.
I think it was the fact that I had wendy's for lunch
Morning Girls ...had a great OP Monday, which is quite an accomplishment considering the last week I had...
Mandy - great to hear your outlook has improved ...I know whenever I am feeling bad my husband can make me feel better within 5 mins, he has a calming effect on me ...guess I know I am with the right person
Speaking of my husband, those of you that are friends with me on facebook probably noticed that I put a new pic of him up ....such a hottie !!!!
Susie - good for you for staying OP this weekend...I love the Lose It app but I sometimes forget to do it too ...sometimes it is quite a chore, haha ...but keeps me within my cals that's for sure.
held a plank for 40 seconds (that's 10 seconds longer than before!), and got under a barbell for squats. THAT WAS HARD and i only did 50 pounds. wooo.
i can't wait til i can claim triple digits on bench press, squat or dead lift. can't wait til i can claim a minute on a plank. I'M JUST EXCITED ABOUT GETTING STRONGER
Good Morning Ladies ….well it seems after all the back and forth I have been doing diet wise the last couple of weeks that the final result is a 1 pound gain…and I will take it …weighed in this morning at 216 …so that tells me by this weekend I can be back to my fighting weight lol.
My goal for a while now has been to get to the single digit 200’s …so I guess now I am back to going in the right direction.
Mother’s Day is this weekend, everybody got their gifts for their Mom’s ( if you are lucky enough to still have them )? I got mine early…and am all set…got dh’s mom a gift card last night to go in to her card…hate buying anything for her, neither myself or dh can stand her ….she is no mother and deserves nothing ( long story )…so sick of the obligatory holiday’s …
I know a few of you are Mom’s so I hope you have a great Mothers Day this weekend….who are the Mom’s in our group …I know Mel is ..who else?
My Mom and I are very close. She had me when she was 17 and so we sort of grew up together…can’t wait to see my parents on Sunday, it has been a few weeks since I laid eyes on them haha
Well The Voice is over now….I won’t say who win in case you guys haven’t watched it yet but it is not who I wanted to win ….all my shows are ending at the same time…Amazing Race, Survivor, The Biggest Loser, and now The Voice ….what’s a girl to watch?
Mel – thanks for the encouragement, so far so good , can’t wait to try the health balls ( that doesn’t sound good haha ) recipe
Mandy – you are doing amazing with your strength training …congrats …
He didn't say too much about my weight but he did say he wanted me to keep working on it. 
But today is another day 
I hear ya on the computer thing...I always get on here on my breaks or lunch at work because when I get home I am the same way, cannot stand the thought of getting on computer again. That is why usually I don't get on here over the weekend either ...unless I am on facebook 
