OOPS! Congrats to Susie! :balloons: I overlooked that part, dang it. You are so right. I never complain either if I'm at least going down instead of up. Any loss at all is great, even half pounds too. Yay!!!! :carrot: I'm so happy for you!!!!!! :congrat:

Hi Selina!

I think it would be MUCH easier to have a new thread for those of us trying to get to 199! This one has a lot of information which I STILL want to read, but I'm only on page 27 of it and have been reading for several DAYS!

Great idea!

I know what you mean about keeping moving even as you watch TV! That's when I do all my weight work! I use dumbbells, so I just keep them under the coffee table! My son put CHRISTMAS RIBBONS on them for me so they would look festive because he KNEW no matter what, they were NOT leaving the room!:)

Be back soon. I have a date with Chalene (Turbo Jam!)

Cheryl

Omg! Too funny! I love the ribbons idea. And I do know what you mean about it not leaving the room. My treadmill is right up near the TV (so I can hear it over the treadmill and the kids..LOL). Everyone knows it will be there til it dies and I need a new one.. LOL!!! And you are so patient, I don't think I could read all the old ones. There are so many. I guess also most of those people aren't posting now. So maybe that's why I don't end up reading the previous ones. :book2:

And I'm glad you all want the new thread. I'll set it up tomorrow so we will be ready for the 1st. Yay!!! :cheer:

I have done my 35 mins on the treadmill. Probably will do a little more but won't need much more and by bedtime I will hit my 10k. Goody!

Ok tty soon! :wave:

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. It feels odd to be a newbie somewhere !
Today I did the WATP three mile abs and the Jullian "Biggest Loser" Micheals DVD that works with abs. I did the walk in the morning and I just finished the other one. I am not up to speed on the "loser Guru" tape as I don't think anyone weighing two hundred pounds plus would be,but I am attempting some of it- which is better than sitting on the couch watching the food network.:dizzy:
Big thought today:
I was putting away the from my salad at lunch and I figured out that I could just make my dinner salad at the same time. This is a big thing for me. My guys don't want to eat salad every night- so I end up serving "steamed veggie de jour" and a starch. This way I have my stuff ready (except for measuring the salad dressing) and don't have to even eat the rice, potatoes or pasta.:hungry:
We had one of those strollers with the cover when my toddler was little and they rock ! I had to order replacement wheels the first year between walking the dog and going to the flea market.
My motivator isn't really that pretty- just a couple pairs of jeans that stare at me in my closet.I am going to try them on around Valentines Day and hope they fit.
No change in weight- but it's ok it'll go !

:wave:

Today was a lazy day for me. I didn't have much energy. I have really emotional PMS and my finances are starting to bring me down. I havn't had to ask for help financially in years. When my husband lost his job my parents said they would help us out but i hate to ask. My mom has been calling me all week asking me what i need for february bills and i keep saying "i don't know i havn't sat down yet to do bills." I don't know which is worse, having to sit down and figure my bills or borrow money to pay them. :( I do remind myself all the time that there are people worse off than i am so appreciate what i do have.

Anyway, Anyway, Anyway. I didn't get on my elliptical but i did do my weights and sit ups.:workout: I used to do my situps on the floor and was able to do about 150-200. Now i have an excercise ball and i can barely get to 100. (25 at a time) The ball kicks my butt.

Cheryl ~ How was your date w/Chalene? the christmas ribbon is too funny! I keep my dumbbells under the end table and they're not moving either.

Selina ~ I read your article. Once again very good advice. Would a pedometer count my steps on an elliptical since my feet stay flat?

Sirak ~ Good job on making your dinner salad before putting it all away. That's a good idea to stay away from the starches.

:wave:

Hi Sunshine!

Welcome!:wel3fc:

I had a GREAT workout with Chalene!:carrot: I did her Cardio Mix 3 with a lot of newer moves. I definitely need to work on my kicks! I just love Chalene! She's SO upbeat, and the time at the bottom of the screen telling you how long until you are done really helps. I also like the split time for each section that tells you how long THAT section is out of the total time.

Turbo Jam is GREAT!:carrot:

Cheryl

Go Cheryl! LOL. Sounds like you had fun!

Sunshine, I'm not sure. If you are moving a steady front to back with your feet it sure might take. I love my pedometer. Really gets me off the couch.

Glad you read the article. I was writing more back then.That was from 2005 Christmas but they used it again this year too. That was and now is again my life! So of course that is what I wrote about then, and will again I suppose. :D

Don't ya'll think that this is almost all-consuming? It is for me because almost everything I do or plan is different than when I'm not losing. Where I go, what I'll eat, how much I'll move all has to be thought about ahead of time. Uggh, I miss just grabbing what I can and not thinking! :tantrum:

But hey, that's what got me here in the first place, so I will not let it get to me. Pretty soon all this will feel normal. :cheer:

Ok, gotta have coffee :coffee: Hugsssss, Selina :wave:

Oh Sirak, hi! Definitely a good idea to think ahead. I have to keep my foods done up too so I won't be tempted.

And Sunshine, I'm so sorry you are having a hard time. It makes losing seem sorta unimportant and trivial when your other stuff isn't going well. At least, that's how it got for me. I do hope you continue to post even if you slow down on it all. Not posting hurt me alot and I think that's why I stayed off the wagon for so long. No support here at home. So come and vent to us! We are cheering for you. :cheer: It'll get better. And my take on borrowing? I do it only when necessary, not for anything frivolous, ever. I know the parents know its not for fun when you are in fact needing it for bills. Maybe accepting the offer would ease your mind a bit til you have more coming in? Then just be sure to pay something on it every month once you get on your feet. As long as we paid to my mother-in-law each month, she was happy to have helped. (She isn't too happy with some who never pay a dime, yet go out and spend.)

You'll make the best decision for you and your family. Letting bills go too long will only make it worse. Believe me, I've been there b4. I also called my companies and asked for extensions and to skip a payment on my car. Just my two cents. :D

I weighed myself this morning, I'm down 3 pounds! YAY. Which means, I am only 25 pounds away from 199 and my goal is to hit it my bday, april 1st, I feel SO much closer to it. I can tell I'm losing inches too, everything just sort of seems more jiggly. I never thought I would be happy to see a more jiggly, tummy, but I am. My fiancee and I are on the search for weights, we plan on checking goodwill, flea markets and yard sales as they start up, once spring gets here anyway. We have a gym, local, that you can prepay a months visits, basically, 10 visits for $90.00, as opposed to their astronomical start up/sign up fees, its 300 per person, thats ridiculous! If I'm spending 600 bucks, I want the gym in my HOUSE, where I can use it when *I* want to, not when they're open. We also rent videos frm the library as opposed to buying them all. That way we can keep the work outs fresh and not get boggled down with the same old same old, yanno?

Sunshine, I too am on the eternal search for a job. Right now, in my area, I think 75% of people are unemployed. Luckily, my finacee can work from home, he's an anime writer, but, I've decided that while I'm looking for work, I am completely focused on my weight loss. I truly think, with my family history of heart disease, diabetes, cancer etc, this may be a gift I am overlooking. The time to totally and completely focus on MY health, MY weight, as opposed to everyone else's needs. We'll both find work, but in the meantime we can be MUCH healthier. There's ALWAYS a silver lining.

Hey Angi! How about checking into your YMCA? We joined two years ago and love it. Even has ppl who watch the babies while we work out. I think we pay $72 a month now. Very worth it. All kinds of machines, classes, pools, teams for kids, etc. I looked into many places, but this was the best choice for us. Might be good for y'all too, if you have one near you.

Angi ~ Great job on the 3 lbs and the inches!!! :high: You go girl :) My husband and i shopped aroung for a weight set. We ended up getting a new one at Sears. They were the most reasonable but we had to order it online. We had them ship it directly to the store so we paid nothing for the shipping. We're happy with it.

Selina ~ I did call a couple of the companies and have worked a payment plan with them. Others i didn't bother with like my car insurance. I know they wont do anything for me. My parents say not to worry and pay them back when i can, and I will. They know i will and that i'm responsible in that way unlike some other family members of mine.

When my husband lost his job I knew that i couldn't cancel my WW pass. ($40 a month). I also knew that i needed to start posting rather than just reading. I'm so glad that i found this group. You guys are great. Yesterday was just a bad day but today i feel much better. I will continue to post and focus on "ME". Thanks so much for your support. :grouphug:

Have a great day everyone.

Glad to hear that you are doing better today! :cp: I wasn't trying to preach to you about paying back. I was just saying that it's not so bad to borrow when you really do pay back, you know?

I have those bad days too. I hate it when I'm down. :(

I'm glad I found this place too. :D

Selina, Don't worry I didn't take it as preaching at all. If anything you made me feel better about it. :)

Hey i'm just curious what's the title for the new thread tomorrow. I assume it will be easy to find with the word february and 199 in it.

I'm off to do my elliptical now. I never work out in the morning/afternoon but i feel like getting it over with today. It's going to be weird to not have to do it tonight.

Does anyone here watch American Idol?

Hello Ladies...

No need to start a new thread....I have been here since almost the beginning. Just bookmark when you go to the next page as a favorite. I love reading old posts.

Anyway, Holly girl, where are you darlin'?

I am having bariatric surgery on Feb 12. Just 12 more days. I am so excited and pumped.

Susie...so sorry to hear about your job. All the decisions and struggling with different positions, then they do that. Ratfinks. You will find something that suits you much better.

Hey to everyone.

(((Hugs)))

Annie

Sunshine-I am glad that your day is going better !:D

Angi- goggle Craiglist and see if they have a page in your area- sometimes people put used sports equipment on the one in my area.

Selina- it does not matter to me if you make a new thread or not- I need to be here everyday !:hug:

I did not look at the scale this morning- just have a feeling nothing has changed. I just got done with "salad city" - I think I will need to do some lettuce wraps for lunch as the green stuff in a bowl is getting boring.

I did my three mile tape and then the other part of the "loser" DVD set which was easier.

Quote:

I truly think, with my family history of heart disease, diabetes, cancer etc, this may be a gift I am overlooking. The time to totally and completely focus on MY health, MY weight, as opposed to everyone else's needs.

I am with you right there. I only have so much time before DH will want me to look for a job- so I have to get healthy and a bit more self confident.

Debbie, I'm sorry that you're having a rough time now with losing. I've done the same thing before and it depressing, isn't it? :(

Selina ... way to go with your 3 pound loss!! You're doing great. :)

Yes, I'd love for you to start another thread for us 'cuz like you said, there are so many pages for this one.

Susie, congratulations on your 1 pound loss. That's one pound cloesr to your goal, what a reason to celebrate! :)

Brooke ... Welcome, I'm so glad that you're here and see by your ticker that you're doing really good with losing. Keep it up!

Angi ... way to go with your loss, I hope that next week I can say the same thing. *lol*

I hope I haven't missed anybody but if I have, please forgive me!

My Tuesday wasn't so good

I didn't do good yesterday at all ... for a good part of the day I didn't do too bad but last night I had to go to the store and those darned long johns called out to me and I gave in. :o

I bought [and yes - I ate too], two of them and to top it off, I didn't walk any yesterday at all so all-in-all, it wasn't a good day for the diet. :(


Today [Wednesday] wasn't bad at all and I can say that I'm proud of myself.

I didn't eat too much plus I walked 2,000 steps [plus the steps I take normally walking, etc.]

I'd only intended on walking 1,000 but once I got started, I just kept going. :carrot:

I know ... compared to the 10,000 steps we should take a day - 2,000 pales in comparison, but it is much more than I had been doing so I'm proud of myself for it. :)


Sorry I haven't posted on here more but have been really busy.

I'm trying to re-do my blog and have been looking for the perfect place to have it that has all of the features that I want.

Yesterday I signed up for Typepad and last night I downloaded a couple of desktop blog editors to check them out, etc.

It is so cool 'cuz I can do my entire blog entry in my editor and then just click and it publishes it right to my blog. I love it!

Tomorrow [Thursday] I'll be busy most of the day ... I have to pay bills, do some things around the house that need done plus want to work a bit more on my blog as well.

Someday I'll get things all caught up on [I hope!] :dizzy:

Talk to ya more soon!

Love,

Jennelle

So, 3 pounds lost and what do I do. I have a hot chocolate. UGH. I know, I cant avoid them forever, but I need to quit seeing them as pampering myself. I literally, curled up on the couch, with my diet book and a cup of hot cocoa. Thankfully, made with 2% milk and just a touch of chocolate syrup, but then I grated a piece of peppermint into it. ARGHHHHHHHHH. Sometimes, I find it really really hard to get my heart to understand, we do NOT need this stuff. To enjoy it once in awhile is fantastic, but, just not right now. Right now I just want to focus on getting healthy and now I feel like crap. No, I don't think overall, that that's going to hurt me, not the one cup, but doing it to often, most certainly will. So, chocolate syrup is out of the house, it was almost empty anyway. They make chai tea in vanilla, why can't they make a chocolate flavor?

Oh honey ... From one chocoholic to another ... I know your pain and also what you mean about seeing it as pampering yourself [been there, done that!]

Lately [well - except for my long john incident last night], I've been mostly eating sugar-free, fat free pudding when I want something sweet and it's really helped.

Love,

Jennelle

Hi Angi!

Congratulations on those three pounds! I've finally lost three pounds, too, after an eight month plateau! I found that the "no sugar added" hot chocolate from Nestle is WONDERFUL! It has just 50 calories!


Hi Jennelle!

Good goin' on your walking! The big surprise to me when I began walking about eight years ago was that my big butt started just disappearing! It was really surprising to me that walking reduced my rear! I guess since it walked WITH me, not just my legs were getting a workout!:cool:


Hi sirak!

I weigh myself every morning no matter what. I found that skipping a day leads to two days skipped and then before I know it, a few pounds have set in to stay!:( Weighing in sometimes surprises me, too, in a GOOD WAY!




Hi Annie!

Surgery! Yikes! I wish you well and hope all goes smoothly. :hug:



Hi Sunshine!

Yes! I am an American Idol fan! I WILL say, though, that it seems like this year they really are focusing on those who are in denial about what the competition is all about. I feel that many are there to just be weird enough to end up on TV! Loved the guy who did the Seal song! Can't wait to see how he looks all cleaned up with a new haircut!


Hi Selina!

You are always so positive! Thanks for taking the time to make sweet comments and to encourage everyone! The words may be directed at just one certain person, but so many of us are dealing with the same issues as one another that the comments can fit us, too!


Hope I didn't miss anyone!



I'm enjoying FINALLY busting my plateau and have recently started to put my foods and exercise on FitDay. At first it took awhile, but I really see many benefits in knowing the totals of the foods I eat as to calories, fats, carbs, etc. There is a place to journal, too, and you can visit anytime to check your progress over time. Best of all it is FREE! It's www.FitDay.com


Cheryl

Ooooh I have hot chocolate often. They have fat free kind in the packets. But mine is 120 cals, 2 gms of fat and has tiny marshpillows!!!

Ok everyone, here is the link to our fresh thread!!! Come and post and let's get moving this month!!!! I also encourage you all to post on the february exercise challenge, (I think that's the name of the one I'm on.) If you want a link to that one, let me know. Hugs!!!!

The thread is called Chicks Racing to 199!! Join us!! 2007 (decided that there is no need to making a brand new one each month but one a year seems good.)

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103631

Hey guys,
Any one still here besides me.
I had that stomache virus that Dh had...BAD STUFF.
I wish I could report a loss this week but the I can't.

Later,

Still here...just been super busy this week. I do come in everyday and check tho. Doing great, just have to watch food. Exercise is still on plan, 4 days this week, even with a rough start. have to go and get some dinner... had to go shopping for superbowl after work, so just getting to eat now! oy vey!

Hey Ellen,
Glad you are around. I noticed all the new people went to the new thread.
I like our old thread and all my friends. :grouphug:

Later,

Glad we are keeping this thread going. Kinda of a tradition. I am here ANNIE!!!
HI Deb and UPS.
Been home with sick kids all week. Not feeling great myself now, of course.

HUGS!!

I'm still here, I'm everywhere, everytime I head to the kitchen, I have to pass my computer so I just leave this site open now. It feels like someone watching me and I know I'll sit down "for just a sec" and the desire for whatever I would have eaten, is gone. YAY.

yay I thought you all got scared off by the new people. I like this thread too. I have been trying to be good, but I could have been better yesterday. Got mad that the Bears were losing, and had an extra piece of cake. Darn football! well, nothing to do now...just keeping up with the house and kiddies. Gotta get DS moving the bus will be here in 10 min!!

GO COLTS.....Whew WHOOOOOOOOOOoooooooo, we are all partying here in Indy.

7 days till bariatric surgery. I am so looking forward to losing weight and my new life, but not the food part of it. Tomorrow is my nutrition class, 8 hours.

Holly - hope you and your kiddies are feeling much better...2 sick instead of all the babysitting kids is the bright side...
;^)

Deb - kind of glad it is back to us.

Susie - How's the job search?

Ellen - Stay focused, sorry bout your Bears...

HUGS

Annie

Hello Everyone. I just joined last night. I would love to join the race to 199. I've tried all kinds of programs since '96! when I had my first child. I feel like I just have to keep trying. So far with each new weight loss program and that blasted metabolism(40ish), the scale keeps going in the wrong direction. I haven't tried support groups except for WW, so here goes....

Hi Lenaschild!

Welcome!:wave:

You will LOVE it here! There are so many different sub-forums and places to visit! There are people at all stages of weight loss. There are also many who have lost a great deal of weight and those who are just beginning. There are people of all ages, too!

I find that the people here are not only helpful and kind, but they truly care! I have learned so much by coming here and met some of the greatest people I've ever met!

Read the posts and post often yourself! Glad to have you here!:carrot:

Cheryl

Hey guys
Everyone staying warm??? I think our winter is over. It's 71f now. I did some yard work and trimmed so tree limbs Sunday and It was nice outside then.
I think I finally kicked that virus.. WOO HOO..

Annie: I very proud for you..:hug: Are you having the lapband or the RNY?
I tried at 300lbs but I had no other health issues so my insurance refused to pay.

Hello everyone I missed :grouphug:

Debbie~Be glad your winter is over! We have been hovering in the single digits for the last few days.

So cold today I am not making it to the gym it is just too cold to drag the kiddies out. I will try to either do a tape, or hula hoop for an hour tonight. Trying to beat the munchies, I think I will try an apple, and see if that helps...my body seems to be craving something sweet...I would usually indulge in a small piece of candy, but I don't have any in the house. Cross you fingers that the apple helps!

Gotta go hope everyone is good!

Hi Everyone,
Sorry I haven't been around. I'm trying to get myself back on track.
I've had 3 interviews this week. I'm hoping for at least one offer.

I must admit that I've not been even tying to lose weight and guess what? I feel HORRIBLE! What do I expect? I'm going to get back on track right now.

I'm going to figure out if I'm going to journal on line or in a written journal. I'm going to set some new goals and I'm going to get back in this race!

I'll be back to report the details eithier later tonight or tomorrow.

It's nice to see everyone here; I think the new board is nice too. I haven't posted there yet but I am thinking about it. I know that many of us have been together for such a long time and I have been so greatful for your support over the years so I might post in both places.

What do you think about the journal issue? On line or in my own written one?

The job today was hard labour. Felt good but yikes. I was outside too for over an hour hauling stuff up a hill and out to the curb. -27C.Over 45 bags of garbage, 30 bags of recycling and odds and ends of furniture. Good work out. The 2 gals I work with are sincere, funny, caring. I adore them.My "boss" just called to thank me for working today. Combined "person" hours - we have 46 in. And we are going back Monday and Tuesday.

I had the most satisfying bath after supper to warm up and soak.

Now that the kids and hubby are in bed i have a bit of a 2nd wind. Not major but I might put some wash in.

Working doing hair tomorrow from 9:30-3.

I have only had 6 hours sleep in 2 nights. Hopig my brain disconnects better today.

Love you Gals!!!!

A woman in my networking group is a personal trainer/nutritionist. She has designed an email fitness and food program . You sign up for a year. She comes and does a personal consult. Custom designs a plan for you.Doeweek segments and then changes it up. Available for couselling 24/7. $299.00 a year. I am considering it. I KNOW what to do but dont have the motivation/inspiration.

We did the hair and makeup for a photo shoot yesterday and then got our own pics done.I will use one for my business promo.

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I am completely fascinated by how I am aging. I keep looking back at old pics. It seems like I aged suddenly this year. I dont mind it at all. I look like my dad and Grandma so I know where my face is headed. Dont mind that either. Will definitely have jowels.
My age caught up with me too. I was always really young looking. At 25 every thought i was 18, at 30 I looked 21, at 35 I looked 25. I most definitely look 41 now.I blame hubby and the kids. They plain wore me out.My real hair is 75% grey. More than just salt and pepper.I have started menopause too.

Enough procrastinating.

I had 6 days straight work. Today off and then 5 days straight. Taking Thurs aft off for Japan Day in DD's class.I have 2 8 hour days for the Pro Organinzing Mon & Tues and then the hair shop the rest of the week.

Had a lovely Valentines potluck lunch at church today too.

Hey everyone, Im married to my DH for almost 9 years ( will be 9 years valentines day), together for 12 years total. We are parents to a 8 year old little girl. I have been trying to lose weight for about 5 years now and On august 15th 2006 I have finally made a decision to take a stand and lose the weight for good, During the month of august I did lose 16 pounds only to gain five back since then I have been on and off the diet and I took a stand jan 30th 2007 at 234 pounds I would lose the weight for good, And so far almost 2 weeks into this diet I am during better than ever:carrot: I am doing the low carb atkins plan, this is the only diet that has ever worked for me and as of today I am 15 pounds lighter bringing me too 219 pounds, I will love to join the challenge, I have 20 more pounds to get down to 199 im so excited:carrot: Grand total of 27 pounds gone since I started. My count down begins today:smug:

Hi Gang,
I notice the board is a little slow. Let's get reved up ladies! Before you know it, spring will be here and we will have wished that we had lost weight instead of just talking about it. I am guilty as charged!

I have good news. I found a new job. It's not as much $$ as the last job but it's local, it doesn't require me to travel as much and I hope I get my life back with this job. I start a week from Tuesday. It is in my field and I'm starting to get excited about it. They hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. That will be a little different for me as I am used to 8-5 but I'm looking at it this way, I can still get up like I"m used to and now get in the yoga that I want to start doing every day.

Holly: I think having the trainer to keep you on course would be a great thing! I haven't looked at your pictures yet but I"m planning on it when I get done posting.

Welcome to Lday girl. You have done so well on your journey and it's our pleasure to have you on this race with us. I noticed you are from Ohio, so am I. I'm near Cincinnati.

Has anyone heard from Annie? Isn't she having surgery soon?

Debbie: Where are you lady!!?!

Ok, I need to go and do dishes and get ready to watch the Grammy's.

For the first time in a long time I worked out at the Y today. Trying to get my week of to a good start.

Ladies~just a short note..I gotta get moving and get off to the gym. Last week was so bad I did not work out at all...did do a little hula hoop, but not enough to matter. I am going to do better this week. also I have to get to the store so I have better food in the house. Running a little low since it's been awhile since shopping (DH gets paid once a month...so we do major shopping then) DS is off today and it is my dad's b-day so we are going there to make dinner. Still not sure what to make?? I am thinking fajitas? ok gotta run the kids are playing in the bathroom!:eek: :nono:

Good morning ladies,
This will be real short and sweet. My computer at home is on the fritz the operating system is out. I put the poor baby in the shop.
Not loosing just hanging on.
Glad to see everyone is doing well.
I'll try to stay in touch at work as i can
take care.

Later

Hi Gals,
Just wanted to pop in and say hi.
I have been posting daily on the Chicks board. I can't say that I done great with the food but it's not as bad as I have been in the past. So I keep trying.

Debbie: It's great to hear from u. Keep hanging in there. I hope you get your computer gets fixed soon.

Annie: Have you had your surgery yet?

Holly: What type of job are you doing?

I start a new customer service job next Tuesday.

I must get busy and get some things done today.

Hello
Where is everyone????