Debbie im sorrty you gained... BUT look at all you have lost.. you have lost OVER half of what you need to to be at your goal!

Thats amazing

Wher is everyone at in the "race" to get to 199... anyone near me?

So many of our gang here are MIA. Check in ladies. Lots of hugs waiting.

I have finally lost some weight. Made some life changes.More of the emotional/psychological sort. None of this weight was ever about food and exercise for me.

Here's the link to my journals. Love you ladies.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/journals/i...omments/47116/

http://www.3fatchicks.com/journals/i...omments/47116/

Hey guys,
A BIG :grouphug:
I know everyone is so busy with the holidays. I miss getting here everyday.
I lost 2lbs but I've been so up and down that I'm not changing my tracker yet.
I lost the same 9 lbs over and over in the last few months...

Later....

YOOO HOOO!!!!
Where is everyone? I hope after the holidays everyone will get time to drop in
I miss ya'll

BIG HUGS EVERYONE :grouphug:

im down another 2 lbs :D

chelseamb: :bravo: Good Job!!!

Good morning ladies!

I am still around, just had the flu, still recuperating.

Ellen: :balloons: Feel better soon.

I gained back the 2 lbs from last week. See why I didn't change my tracker. I 'm stuck.... HELP...:kickbutt:

Later.

May I join you folks? My next goal is to make it to Onederland. I had a birthday goal of getting halfway to my ultimate goal, and I made it -- woohoo! So the next goal is Onederland by Valentine's Day, which is probably too aggressive, but I'll see if I can do it. If not, at least I can get close! I'm 19 pounds away.

Lisamarie: :welcome3:
Glad to have you here. Looks like you're off to a great start.
I also have a 19lb goal by Valentines day...I'll need to lose 25 to get to onderland. The 19 will get me to my 100lb mark.
WE CAN DO THIS...:carrot:
I go to WW and my wi are on weds.
later

LisaMarie: FYI
I checked and we have 60 days. We need to loose 2.22lbs a week to make our goal...WOW.
I still intend to give it my best. :crossed:

Ohhhhh how y'all motivate me now!
 

What a beautiful place this is - I just found it! I have 20 pounds more to go before I hit 199...Ohhhh to be with others who understand this feeling is sooo exciting!
I am 47 and am going to create a whole new life for myself as soon as I can get up my confidence. Been married sooo long and have a middle schooler who I adore but marriage is not for me....

So wonderful to read all your posts - Thank you all! You inspire me so! :hug:

Cathy

hi all!

I have had some bumps in the road, and I am not sure where that leaves me, but I am so ready to get back to fighting the good fight. I Had the flu, and also miscarried in the last month. I am disappointed, but it is God's will. I also am feeling somewhat depressed, and I felt like this after my last misc too. I am going to go in and see the dr, I don't feel up to trying to fight this off. I am hoping that maybe a small antidepressant will help boost me up. I hate feeling this way, and I don't like how I react to my kids when I feel this way.

Sorry for dumping on everyone, but I had to let it go and say/type it.

I am hoping to get in to check out the boards more often this next month.

Hang in there, Ellen!
 

Dear Ellen,

So very sorry to hear about your miscarriage and the flu. What a rotten time it has been for you! I am a personal coach, but I am also prone to depression and have a kazillion pounds still to lose... but still, I want you to know that you are decidedly, clearly *not* alone, that everyone is here with you! (Smiling - I know *how* to coach Other People, but when it comes to me? I rarely follow my own great advice! More smiles).

No, we do not know the reason why these things happen... but yes, it is all for a reason. Sometimes we find out later one day, sometimes we do not... But the important thing is that we realize that it was simply not meant to be, at least not at this moment in time.

I am finding it extremely helpful to keep my goal in sight and to realize that even small steps are great! In January 2005 I weighed 18 pounds more than I did today. No, that is not a lot to lose in 2 years, but then again, I was not trying all that hard, either.

Let us vow that in 2007 it will be the beginning of a fresh new start. Can you think in that way perhaps, Ellen? I am going to do this. Start fresh and forget this horrendous 2006 that I have had.

I am going to keep my goal always and forever in my mind. Then, when I want to have a full cup of cole slaw (instead of 1/2 cup) I will think of my goal which is to visit e-friends I have never met who live in the San Francisco area, which is on the other coast. I have never been west of WV! So I am not going to visit these friends till I get within 10 pounds of my goal - which is still 53 lbs to go before I can meet them! (and I want to meet them verrrry badly, but not with this extra 63 lbs on me)!

Ellen- some suggestions -
1) Do not think of it as dumping. You are sharing your feelings with others and here is a safe, okay place to do that.
2) You are not alone. We are in the same boat and we can all pull together.
3) Come to this board often for support, motivation, and inspiration. Read what others have been going through and know that if they can make it, so can you.
4) Pick a tiny goal. My goal for this week is to have lost 2 pounds at my WW meeting. That will impact how much Miracle Whip I use on my sandwich, whether or not I take walks for the next 2 days, and how much frozen fat free yogurt I put in my bowl each night! Simple baby steps is what it takes to lose weight. I have lost 80 lbs before (only to re-gain it) but at least I do know how to do this! Smiles!
I think of it this way. Almost like an alcolholic, I am addicted to poor eating and lax exercise habits. So now I am simply saying to myself CONSTANTLY:

Cathy, one bite and one foot in front of the other at a time.

If I can take each bite and every step that I walk as a separate, isolated incident, it is really very simple. Do not think big picture, just think: What will I do for this ONE moment in time, this one minute that I have been given?

5) Consider going to the very bottom of this screen and checking off that you want instant notification if someone replies. It is how I received notice of your post in my inbox.

6) It has been proven that those who have written goals (not just in our heads) are more successful than those who have committed them to memory. Have you written all your goals down? Do you review that list at least daily? I used to have pictures symbolic of my goals taped all over the frame of my old computer. I am thinking of doing the same thing for 2007 too, so they will always be visible.

Got to run now. Another thing that helps is serving this very troubled nation of ours that seems to be run amok with so-called leaders who care more about corporations than they do the needs and well-being of its citizens! Plotting a strategy to block a new "nukuler" power plant here in Maryland!

Big hugs and best wishes to you,

Cathy

Cathy~thanks so much for replying. I am doing fine, and I do have my goals written. I am just frustrated, because I was starting to feel normal again...after having been bounced around with no one being able to figure out what was going on. But I guess I will just have to ride the roller coaster again, but this time I think I may be depressed, and I am going to talk to the doctor about it.

And I was in a good workout routine, but unfortunaltely the kids were sick, and I could not get to the gym, then I was sick. They are all better now, so I am motivating myself and hubby to get to the gym as often as we can in January.

I too am farther along this weight loss. I am 24 pounds less than I was two years ago. I know that is great, but then I see ppl who have lost that much in 6mos, and it drives me crazy. Wondering what is wrong with MY body that I can't get the weight off like a "normal" person. but I need to remind myself that we are all different, and lose weight in different ways.

So thankfully I have a supportive family both in RL and here online. Thanks again!

((hugs))

Ellen: :hug: Prayers for you my friend. I remember you have the flu, but I had no idea about the miscarriage.
I'm glad to have you posting again. We are always here for you. Put a voice to you depression anytime you feel up to it. It really helps to vent.

Cathey: Welcome, We are glad your here. I loved your post and it was such great advise.

Hey ladies!!!
Still hanging in. I am down 6 lbs. Which is still up 15 lbs form my lowest.Which was a loooong way from goal.
Have made even mor echanges in my life. Feelig more at home wht all the new stuff.
I am ready to refocus on my weight loss too.

(((UPS))))

Mostly I wanted to wish everyone joy, peace and wellnees throughout the holidays. Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas!:present: :xcheer:

Happy Hanukah! :han: :stardav:

Hi everyone!!! New here and have a question.. Is it possibly to gain 2 lbs. in one day and only ate 500 calories so far between lunch and a snack.. Is something wrong with me or this cheap scale?? I feel im going crazy since ive been eating healthy and being much more active than I have in the last 19 yrs. of mylife.


Stacy

Ok everyone,
I for one am ready to get back to work! New years is no threat to my diet. I'm SOOO ready to get refocused.
NO EXCUSES!!
:carrot:

Stacie: :welcome3: When I gain like that it always water. If you don't drink enough your body will retain water..strange how that works.

Debbie, I thought I was going crazy!!! I think I have a problem with the scale, I cant stop stepping on it, but its working to my dissavantage.. I always find my self stepping on it before I eat and then after, I know thats crazy but I cant help it. I think I need to lock it up and burry it in the backyard.

Hi Ladies,
It's been a LONG time since I was last here.
I'm working on cutting out "excess" in my life so I can loose this excess weight.

I'm not one to say No to anything be it time commitments, food, etc, but I'm finding that I must if I'm ever going to get around to taking care of me.

I just wanted to let you know that I'm still around and I'm lacing up my shoes to get back in this race.

I've resigned my Area Captain TOPS position, so that I can focus on my own weight loss effort and be active in my own chapter instead of taking care of 14 other chapters.

I said no to a part-time job offer so I would have the time I need to work out and make healthy meals at home and spend some much needed time relaxing and resting.

I'm not going to go to ever dinner with my groups that come in; one a month will be plenty. I'm doing what I can at work to limit new projects and I'm just not going to accept a new one without handing off an old one. (Had a heart to heart talk with my boss about this).

So, I'm trying and that's all I can do...each day...

It's good to read everyones posts. I'll see you on the boards.
Susie

Welcome back susie!!!

I am with everyone else. I am lacing up my shoes and ready to hit this weight loss running. I am on my way to the gym right now!!! yay!!! first time in about 2 months...I really need to make this work, because otherwise I am just throwing money away. Hope everyone has a healthy new years.

later chicas!

ONE...FOR THE MONEY
TWO...FOR THE SHOW
THREE TO GET READY
GO..GO..GOOOOO :carrot:

WOO..HOOO!!!
I'm in!!!
I only gained .4 over the holidays. :bravo: Hey could have been worse.

Susie: Good for you. This is the year of self. Lets learn to take care of ourselves again.

Anyone up to a 4lb a month challenge. starting 1/1

:hug:s to all the ladies in the race. I really missed you guys.. just checking in to say hi.

My weight shot up to 222.. I'm recommitting for the 23809859123th time. I was down 1.5 last week.. hoping for a 2 this week.

Emma: Welcome back!!! Let get going and have a great '07

I want to try to loose a steady 1lb a week. SNAILS PACE

B-oatmeal/flax seed 2
(2) turkey bacon 2

Great to see everyone here this morning. Ladies, I'm so proud of us for not giving up. If we keep trying we WILL achieve our goal some day.

Debbie: I'm in for a 1lb a week challenge starting 1/1/07. I think the 1st is an excellent starting date and Monday's are a good day to report. It will keep us honest on the weekend.

Ok..ladies if you are in on this challenge be prepared to report your stats on Monday and everyone Monday from there on.

2007 is officially (for me)...the Year of Self.

I better get back to work.
To be honest ladies, I'm struggling today with wanting something sweet. I did allow myself a small brownie about 10 min. ago and I'm chugging water.
I had wanted something sweet since 7:00 a.m. this morning. I was afraid if I didn't have it I would go out at lunch and buy a whole bunch of things and shove them down in my car (I'm a secret eater), so I got a brownie out of the vending machine and ate it at my desk to be somewhat in control.

I'll check in with you tomorrow.
Susie

Hello ladies!

I made it to they gym both yesterday nad today! I am so proud that I did not sabotage myself. Eating has been ok, but I really needed to get back into the workout routine. Very tired today, but will do my best to get in bed at a decent hour.

I am in for the one pound a week challenge. but to be truthful I would be happy with any weight loss every week. LOL

Have a great Friday!!!

HIYA!!!!

I am down 8lbs for Dec. Looking to do the same in Jan.
Enjoying to hols with my 2 angels. DH and I are still rocky but i am seeing glimmers of hope.DS played in a hockey tournament since Tues. Lsot out today. But won the MVP medal. Happy kid!!

I am very happy to see everyone here and focussed and ready to kick butt!!!

Hi Ladies,
Just checking in. I'm working today but I think that we are all about to get out of here.

I had my last weigh-in for the year last night at TOPS and it wasn't pretty. I'm up a total of 20 lbs for the year! I really did not focus on myself in 2006 and look where it got me. That's why for me 2007 is the Year of Self.

I'm off to buy some stars to put on my calendar as a way to reward and motivate myself. I'm a visual person and seeing those will let me know that I'm doing good. I'm going to use them in the new journal that I bought for myself as well.

Holly: You have done a great job in December. Keep up the good work.
UPS: Be proud that you made it to the gym two days in a row. I agree with you for any weight loss every week but I'm setting a 1 lb as a goal...it's just something to shoot for.

Ok..got to run. Have a great day everyone. I'll be around the boards sometime this weekend.

Had a lovely siesta. I am doing so much better at letting myself not do anything once in a while. The kids and I ARE on holidays after all. And any holdiay in the last 6 years has involved 5-9 kids in the house.
The kids were great shopping. I was surprised but happy . It was enjoyable.
Hardly any emails or phone calls. No pressing engagments til next week. No plans for New Years.No desire to do much of anything. I am looking to using my down time in January to paint DD's room and the livingroom. Both will need quite a bit of repair work. And strip the stairs for refinishes. Photo albums. Right now tho I am just on hols.

The biggest reson I am losing weight is really about accepting the reality of my marriage and that it is not what I want or frankly deserve in life. Still working at making it work but emotionally I am in a difference space. Being over weight has very little to do with over eating and so much more to do with what you are stuffing down.

HUGS!!!!

:grouphug: I am so glad to have everyone here. :dancer:

I have just been maintaining lately. It's time for action.
I plan to start exercising again. I have a couple of WATP dvd's, My Curves closed.

COMMITED TO SELF

HI Deb!!!
Good to see you too.You sound motivated!!!

Hi Ladies,
In just a few minutes I will start the transformation to get ready to go out for New Years Eve. My hubby's b-day is today so we always go out to dinner at a swanky restuarant. It's fun for me to get dressed up but right now I'm so comfy in my sweats!

This year was full of changes for me with my positions at work. I'm hoping that I can settle in for a while and just work on my weight loss. I know it's going to take some work to start showing results because this past year I just let it go and I ended up gaining back 18 lbs of the 40 I had previously lost. I can't go back...just forward.

Holly: You are so right about being overweight is not about overeating but what else you are stuffing down. I choose that path this year with keeping myself so busy that I didn't address issues I need to address. I'm ready to do that now.

Deb: You will get going again. I'm sorry to hear that your Curves closed. Maybe you can find another place to work out or the tapes will work for you.
You know that you can find inspiration here!

Don't forget Ladies that tomorrow begins our weekly challenge to loose at least 1 lb every week. There will be weeks we won't, but each 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 counts so shoot for the 1 lb and celebrate all losses.

Have a Happy New Year! It's a brand new slate.
Susie

I am E-X-C-I-T-E-D!!!

I feel really good about this year.
I already changed my tracker, I'll be happy to average 1lb a week. I'm going to use my weight from WW. My scale is so crazy at home I don't even use it anymore.

Susie: Happy b-day to dh, ya'll have fun tonight..

:woo: HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Thread for Beginning Weight of 1lb a week challenge
 

Hello,
It's been a very laid back day for me. Slept in until 10:00 a.m! I never do that, but it sure felt good.

Ok...here's my starting weight: 272. My goal is to have a 1 lb loss by next Monday's report in. I'll actually know my loss on Thursday because that's my TOPS weigh-in but I'll count it as my Monday # too.

Debbie: I'm excited to. I love fresh starts.

To be really honest I had some M&M's today but after I had the first little bit of them instead of thinking "oh well" I already blew it I thought, ok...I had a few M&M's move on and just don't eat anymore. That worked for me.

Tomorrow it's back to the real world for me.

I'll talk to you then.

Greetings, and happy new year everyone! This is my first time posting in this thread, and I haven't wanted to let my goals get too far ahead of where I am, but as of today, I hit my prior mini-goal of 225 and decided my new mini goal is to reach the magic 199. So, this seemed like the perfect place to stop in.

The scale results were very inspiring so I started 2007 with a nice 4 mile run. Hope everyone else has used the holiday to either recover from their celebration, or jump-start their resolutions for the new year.

Ok ladies, I was so busy this AM I forgot to weigh in. I will tomorrow and report it for today. I am so ready to get moving again. DH and I made it to the gym 4 times last week, and we are hoping to repeat that again this week.

I did twist my ankle today,but hoping it will be better by Wednesday. Tomorrow we are going to the museum, before DS has to go back to school on Wed, and since DH is on vacation. Have a great holiday and see you all tomorrow!

OK I weighed in today. I am starting at 233.5. good luck to all the ladies, and stay strong!