Hey, I just found this thread. I am currently at 216 after having lost 22 pounds so far. I would LOVE to be at 199. Onderland would be wonderful! It has been so long since I was even close to 200. I feel much better after the 22 pound loss but I'm not stopping there of course.

I am 48 years old, married and have a obese husband who does not share my new healthly eating plan! He has hypertension and high cholesterol and still is not interesting in changing his eating habits.

I have been having problems with my back but since the weight loss it has barely bothered me at all. Hopefully it will go away completely when I lose some more. I am terrified of getting diabetes so I knew I had to do something about my weight. And I want to be around to enjoy my grandkids when I have some! Well, have a great day everyone!

hi ladies (and gents if there's any out there)!

I hope you don't mind if I join you I'm a 21 y/o married woman currently going to school and working in the tax accounting field. I'm an exercisin' fool and I've been cutting calories for about 2 months now... which brought me down 35 pounds from my high weight of 295. The last time I remember weighing under 200 bs was eighth grade (I think I weighed 180), but that summer I ballooned up to around 200. Throughout high school I gained another 40lbs, which I lost during the summer before college (very unhealthily)... I got to 200, but never did make it to that magical 199. Over the course of 3 years, I've gained it all back and then some!

I'm looking to lose it the right way now! Since dropping 35lbs, my blood pressure has gone down significantly and I'm hoping to keep improving it with more weightloss (I don't want to have to take pills!) I look forward to getting to know you all! Thanks and sorry for the long intro!

Good morning everyone!

I haven't checked in for awhile but I thought I would pop in to see how everyone is doing?

I did one of my weigh-in's today and am down to 202.2! A 1.4 pound difference since Monday. I am getting excited, it is so close, I can taste it.

Hey everyone,
I had to come home early from work. We had a small ice storm. The rural roads got the worse of it. Dh called me twice telling me how bad it was getting, then ds called. I felt bad leaving but everyone else lives close. I have a 28 mile drive.
I didn't think I did that bad on food. But when I added up my points I was over by 4.5. I made venison chili for dinner and I know it's leaner than beef but I couldn't find out how much. So maybe I'm not over by as much...


Luckyme: You should be so excited and proud. Good job.

Cagedjade: Glad to have you here. Everyone is very supportive on this site.

Betty925: Maybe when Dh see the great results you have and how much healthier you are. He will join you. My dh bp was out of control. Even with a high dose of meds he still had a bp of 140/90 range. He dropped 40lbs and is on a minimal dose med now and its staying in 120/80 range. So it does help.

Holly: I am so proud of you. I know your speech was fantastic.
WOW... no coffee.

Sarah: How is the body makeover going?

Okie74: fantastic loss. You go girl


Susie,Annie,Judy,Girlie: Hope you are all well.

I walked 2.25 miles in 40 minutes on the treadmill tonight. Eating was so-so (I have discovered the new Club cracker Snack Sticks in Honey wheat flavor and I munched on too many after school today).

They're predicting freezing rain and up to 3 inches of snow in the next 24 hours--YUCK! But I'd probably get more exercising done if it happens!

Have a nice night!

Michele

Hi all! and to all the new ladies. Holly it sounds like your speech went very well Congradulations!

I did really well today until I sat down witha bag of chips. I had to run around all day and I only got a few errands done. Thats what happens when you move 40mi from everything. (not everything, but alot of important things) So, I just couldn't help it, I am so worn out. But all in all I still ate less than 1500 calories today, I just have to drink extra water do the sodium does not make me balloon out!

Official weigh in is sat but today I am down 2lbs. I just have to do better tommorrow so I can hold on to this loss. Good luck ladies and remember to take it one day at a time!

dammit


I woke up really sick. Raging sore throat, headache, dizzy, hot and cold flashes. 4 kids here. I managed to get DS on the bus.
Last night, all 4 of us went in hubby’s car with the newly inflated spare tire to put it on my van. We desperately needed groceries. kids wanted to come. I just assumed hubby would go back home. He stayed until we were done so he could follow me home. Sometimes he acts like he might give a sh*t, LOL! Shocking .
There are downsides to being capable and independant. 1) I dont need help with very much. 2) I assume I have to do everything myself. 3) I automatically do everything myself.


I was laughing about the women chatting( in the journals) about hubbies not wrapping Christmas gifts yesterday. My hubby has never bought a gift.... he has still to propose marriage......... It is not the end of the world.
It was -17 C this morning going up to -6( 24F). I feel bad for my guy working outside in this weather.
Last night before bed I felt monumentally fat and incredibly ugly. I am now assuming it was this bug.
There is a lot I want to do but today will involve laying on the couch and feeding kids. Best go do that now.
HUGS!

Good Afternoon, Ladies. I'm munching on sushi - MMMMM I love it!
Glad to see there's been a lot of activity - and new people!

Welcome, CBETA!!!!!

Welcome, Sarah!!!! BTW, I go to STL often - my brother lives there. I was just there over Thanksgiving.

UPSWIFE - What part of IL do you live in?

Debbie, Holly, Annie, & Friends -
Glad to see you. Hang in there, everyone...the holidays can be tough!

I haven't changed my eating too much. Some days I'm hungry and some days I'm not. I've been eating more salads lately just because I'm hungry for them. Been choosing grilled or broiled instead of fried too. Trying to stay away from French fries and have succeeded for a while.

I'm so proud - for about a month now, I've been going to the gym every morning before work at 5am and getting in my hour of elliptical. This morning I made it 4.75 miles...I've been kicking it up a notch because I want to be able to hit 5 miles in an hour and it's the hardest thing to try to do. I wonder if it's unattainable? I can do it in 65 minutes, but I don't know - I would really be going crazy. So maybe I should try for 4.8 for now?

Anyway, that's what's going on. I feel strong...not necessarily lighter though! But I'm happy that I've got this routine going, 5 days a week. I have given myself the option of going on the weekends because I don't want to overdo it and get burned out. 1 hour of cardio five days a week will be good for now. I pray, pray pray, that I can keep this up through the winter.


Stay well everyone! And WARM!!!

Hello Ladies, I'm really glad I found this thread. My first goal is to get to wonderland by Feb next year. I'm trying really hard to achieve my goal but the pcos isn't helping much. But I'm trying to stay positive and make it happen!

Girlie~ you are sounding fab!!!!!

My sore throat turned into a wicked tummy virus. By 10am I was hurling.
Between hurls I called parents to get their kids. DD went on a playdate and I spent the day hugging the toilet or sleeping. Today I woke up feeling fine.
Lots of snow over night but busses are running. Just 2 toddlers this morning. My Avon is supposed to be in.
I really need to clean the upstairs. It is depressing me.
DH ran the dishwasher and washed all the pots but 1. LOL! Wouldn’t want to do a complete job.
DS has hockey tonight and DD has her gymnastics recital. I have the market in the morning and then a Sam’s club run.
DS has more hockey on Sat and then my boys are going to a pro game Sunday night. My Christmas gift to them.
Gonna take it easy-ish today.

Good morning all! I was sooo bad yesterday. We got about 4-6in of snow and I just was feeling cruddy. So we ordered pizza and italian beef sandwiches. I have to be really good today~I weigh in tomorrow. I am feeling better, so hopefully I will be able to get some errands done. I shoveled the driveway this morning, so now I need to get a hot tub, my back is killing me! Well I have to be off, still plenty to do. Have a great Friday Everyone!

Good evening everyone,
TGIF...**** week is over, and it was worse than expected. Not only was it the biggest sale of the year but we had to deal with ice and record low temps.
Luckily I know how to dress. Some of my co-workers ran around about to freeze because they don't understand the concept of layering clothes.
I didn't make it to curves this week but I did watp 3x. I weigh tomorrow, but I don't expect a loss. I hope for even a half pound.

upswife: Great loss. Hope your back is feeling better. We never have to worry about shoveling. Our snow just turns to ice as soon as it hits the ground. I had never seen snow blow and drift till I went on the road...LOL

Holly: WOW girl don't you even slow down when you are sick...FEEL BETTER MY FRIEND.

Jigglybits: Glad to have you.

Girlie: I got some strange looks when I ate a salad at 11 this morning. It was only 20F outside. But it was what I wanted. I'm glad you are doing so well. Great job getting to the gym...You go girl.

Michelle: Great job walking

Sarah, Annie, Judy, Susie: Miss ya'll


Later

Deb~ I didn't clean. LOL! Enjoy your weekend!!
Hello to everyone!!!
Off to market.
Good day yesterday. I napped a couple of times. Definitely weak. I shoveled snow in 1/2 hour spurts.
It was a peaceful day around here. Very enjoyable. DD had her gymnastics recital. That in done til the new year.
Santa parade in town at 6:30 tonight. The boys have hockey at noon. DD and I will go to Sam’s club. They have a big customer appreciation thing on today. I will planning on lunch(samples) there.
HUGS!!

I just got back from curves and I did my monthly weigh in. TA..DA..Drum roll..
I'm down 8lbs and 5.65" Making a total since 3/7/05 of 42lbs-40.40" and 31.59
body fat lbs. I'm sorry to brag but I'm decided it's ok. Before I break my arm patting my self on the back... Thanks guys for all your support ya'll are the best.

LOVE YOU GUYS

Oh Wow!!!!!!!!!! HUGS!!!