Hi Girlie, Lynne, Jen, and everyone...

I got a situation and I need your opinions...I am going on vacation next week...whether it is right or wrong I have told myself that I am not going to diet that week ( not totally pig out and eat 24-7 but ya know what I mean )
now right now I weigh in at 196, and worked hard to get under 200
( Onederland ) but more than likely once I get back from vacation we are looking at a 5-7 pound gain maybe more...I am making my husband crazy about worrying about "the numbers" when he keeps telling me that I am not on any time line to lose and have done a great job so far so relax and enjoy myself for a week and when I get back just work to get those extra pounds off...what do you all think?
I think I should just be proud of what I have done and not worry about it for that week - and not make his time miserable by worrying about it...I have earned it....

Wow I see that someone said its not possible to lose 15 lbs by july 4th?? I smell a challenge watch me do it!! lol I don't fast either!! I lost 16lbs since April 30th so believe me it is very possible to lose 15lbs safely before july 4th Just takes dedication

Satine - I totally agree with Jenn you should be able to eat freely while on vacation but you know that there are limits and I bet you can abide by them and still feel fufilled Walking is very easy exercise while on vacation too! I hope you have a wonderful time!!

Deenie - Keep up the good work!! I hope life slows down a bit for you soon!

Jenn - That tally really is a good idea!! 195lbs!!! woohoooo Hope you are having a great day!!

Ugghhh I'm soo sluggish today I dunno why either. OH well lol. I'm planning a 2 mile walk for tonight after everyone is in bed. Hopefully I'll have more energy after dinner. Well I better get off here and go chase my kids around lol I'll ttyl!
Michelle

Hello girls

Sorry I haven't been able to post the past couple of days but our phone line was cut Wednesday morning! The highway dept are digging up our road, widening it and getting ready to gravel it so we're expecting to lose our phone line again before they get done.

Not a great week for me this week, it's that TOM so I'm feeling sluggish as usual, a little bit bloated and yesterday my eating was bad. I didn't eat bad things as such but I did seem to snack pretty much all day. I didn't drink much water either. Still, at least this only happened one day this month, usuall at this TOM I get snacky/sluggish for the whole duration.

Got to go, busy day today, I'll try to post more later.

Aw Jenn. Good luck! But don't worry about it. You seem like such a sweet girl- and Tim very clearly sees something in you that he likes so I bet his family will too!!

Lynne- tough break with the phone lines. I hate construction season so much!! I'm glad things are in order though. Way to fight those TOM blues. I found letting myself give in once- healthfully- kept me from porking out all day.

I lost 3lbs. I don't know when or how. But I got on the scale thismorning and it says 215. It's about effin time. But I'll wait-heh weight- until sunday for it to be official and try to hold off on the weighing until then. Feels good!!!! I'll attribute it to the fact I've been in the ceramics studio 9 hours every day then directly to work. You can't munch on everything when your hands are covered in clay.

LOL Hello all, sorry for not being around today. Busy Friday...and i'm outta here for a long weekend after I post this!!!

I know I won't have a good weigh in this week. I can't let it get me down. I did a great elliptical run last night and i'm still in the game!

Carri - I agree with the others. There is no reason why you can't eat what you want to while you are on vacation. I think people should always eat what they want to, just make healthy decisions and weigh in the factors. You want cake, have cake...just a tiny piece. I am sure by now you have learned that it's moderation that will save you. You may not gain any weight! Be as active as you can and have fun darn it!

Sorry I don't have time to write to everyone..I've got a softball game after work. Keep up the good work all! This week wasn't great, but I want to make next week wonderful!

Girlie

Hi Everyone:

I just went shopping (ugh usually) to Lane Bryant. I'm sure you ladies all know it well...for those of you in other countries it's a store for "plus" sizes. So I had been a size 22 for the last few months. I had been a 20 for over a year and then gained 20 lbs quickly after my breakup.

Well, I'm back down to a size 20! I am so happy. And next time I'm going to shoot for an 18. I know it's kind of wasteful to buy clothes when you are losing weight but for me it gives me a good feeling when I know that some of my clothes are too big. I'll donate the old ones to the poor so they won't go to waste.

Today I went into one of my favorite stores, Ann Taylor, and of course I couldn't fit into anything there but bought some shoes and when I walked out said to myself "Soon I can shop in this store." Can't wait!

-Beth

SW: 262
CW: 242
Height: 5'7"
Goal Weight: 150
Pounds Lost since 1/04: 20lbs!!!

Good Morning Girls!!!

Today was my WI!!! I lost 3lbs!!!! I was so excited!!! Thats another 3lbs we can add to the tally!!

Jenn - How did meeting tims parents go?

Well I better get off of here and get the day started!! TTYL!!
Michelle

Hey girls

Sorry I have not posted for a few days but since we picked up the new puppy on thursday life has benn busy!!!!!
He is soooo cute and we are desperately in LOVE alreay!!!

I have been able to lose a couple more LBS. so I am down to 201 right now.
It is my youngest sons birthday ...the big 1 6.....and we are having a BBQ (even though it is raining)I made a pasta salad with wholegrain pasta and grilled chicken for those coming that are watching their waistlines and hotdogs,hamburgers and potatoe salad for everyone else.Sounds like everyone is doing great... Talk to you all in the a.m......Jill

Well the scale says 218 again. It really doens't make sense. Physically impossible, really. But oh well, right? I'm eating well and getting very regularly to the gym. I can tell a difference in how my pants and tops fit. I feel a lot better both mentally and physically. Numbers Schmumbers. Screw em.


Oh I wish that were true. lol I'm so upset the numbers aren't shrinking. I can wear my 'skinny' jeans without my eyes bugging out but it says the same weight. I don't get it. So frustrating. 199 where are you???

Rachel - Don't get down on yourself!! I bet you are building muscle from all the workouts!! and that would be why your clothes are fitting better!! You are just having what we call a Non-scale victory!! Don't forget all the work you are doing!!! Keep it up and don't be discouraged

Jenn - I'm soo glad you like Tims parents it sounds like you are having an enjoyable weekend!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Jill - A puppy sounds like so much fun!! Congrats on getting to 201!! Keep up the great work!

Well I had just a lazy day and need to go get a walk in still, just waiting for my dinner to settle. I hope everyone is having a great Weekend!!
Michelle

This has been the worst weekend ever! Eating and health wise, but not mentally!

Well, I mentioned that my husband was going to be out of town for the weekend and I've kept myself busy cleaning, catching up on reading and spending time with a couple friends who were in town. Friday night at my softball game, I got smacked by the ball - twice. I play 2nd base and those darn lefties LOL! Anyway, I got hit on the inside of my wrist and another painful hit on my calve. They still hurt, especially the calve. Because of this, I have taken the weekend off of exercise although I'm not limping any longer LOL. Well, my mind seems to think that since I took off of exercise, I could be totally unhealthy in what I eat. And I have been. I feel like I've been eating as I did a few months ago...almost with no regard to what I'm putting into my body. Since I didn't go to the gym this weekend, I haven't checked my weight...

and I so don't want to!

Maybe I'll just wait for next week? I am sure I have gained. I feel bloated and icky because of the junk (i.e. cheese fries, nachos and ice cream) that I have been putting in my body. I have always had a habit of making these binges, and when I eat badly once in a day, my mind thinks that I might as well screw up the rest of the day as well. It's such a terrible problem.

So, I'm not feeling great physically. I can't wait until my leg feels better and I'm back at the gym. So much for the great exercise I got on Thursday...I'll probably be struggling by the time I get back..hopefully, tomorrow depending on the hours open at the gym for Memorial day.

It's so embarassing. I'm SO afraid to get back on the scale. I'm going to drink tons of water to cleanse my system. TOM is soon and that won't help. Can't I just fast-forward a couple of weeks?

I also think that my eating is related to anxiety of my husband being away. Next week, he leaves for Europe for ten days! TEN days! But my strategy for that will be to work my butt off exercise-wise and maybe I can lose a few pounds before he gets back.

I bought a dress yesterday. I haven't worn one in a while. It's sleeveless (eek!) black and white checked gingham, knee length. I do think it looks good and it's a bit loose, but I was afraid to try on a smaller size. Don't know why. But I think it looks good and of course I'm going to wear a black cardigan with it...have always disliked my arms...and I will wear this for my husband's birthday dinner Wednesday night. I hope he likes it.

Please send your good vibes my way and wish me a great sweaty workout tomorrow, as long as my leg feels okay.

Girlie

Morning

You can get back on your plan Girlie, we all have lapses and feel bad about it afterwards but I know you can do it.

The dress sounds really nice, I always liked gingham but it doesn't suit me very well as a pattern.

I hope everyone had a good holiday weekend, mine was nice except we lost power early Monday morning due to bad storm weather and only got it back late last night. I'm really happy today though, it was weigh day and I have met my first goal of 193 lbs by 24th July!!! I am soooo happy! I have set myself another goal of 185 lbs by 24th July so am going to work hard to make sure I at least maintain 193.

Got to go, will check back with you later .