Suzy~ I started about 3 months ago to really try just by cutting calories from about 3500/day to 1800.I was not losing so I did the DR Phil rapid start and then lost 6 lbs.I bounced back 2 after last weekend but I have lost them again. The limited breads(not all carbs) works for me.

Hi Peace! Wishing you well.

I made it through yesterday all OP!!!!! I had a small bowl of cottage cheese at 9pm and wanted to totally eat every thing in the house but I didn't!!!!!!!

Today, I have a quiet morning.Just my 2 kids til 10 and then they are going on a playdate and then the 4 others come for babysitting.I set my alarm to get up early and have the house to myself for awhile.My son is very intense.He has big emotions about everything good or bad.It can be exhausting.last night he was devastated because I got the ironing board out and planned to iron after he went to bed. He wanted to watch. I said no and he wailed for an hour.We explain things calmly and then ignore him. You'd think after 6 years he'd realize he is not going to get a reaction. Stubborn.Hard on our ears.
We have a big family reunion at my Mom's all weekend.It is her family's 50th anniversay of living in Canada. All my cousins and all our kids are tenting out in the yard. it should be a blast. Mom is grilling steak and made lots of salads, so food should be okay.
I suppose I should get dressed or something. Have a great day.

Welcome to Suzy1965 and Peacefulroad...It's nice to have ya!

Suzy: How's your program going today? You on plan?

Peaceful: You've done a smart thing by not cutting out the sweets entirely! I truly believe the name of the "lose weight and keep it off game" is moderation in all things!

Holly: I hope you enjoyed your quiet morning...aren't those nice? Sounds like you have a nice weekend planned and it sounds like the food won't be a problem for you. Enjoy every minute with your family!

I had a little problem at the scales last night (my weigh-in night at TOPS). I was up 2.75. I was a little disappointed after last weeks 3.50 loss. But you know I knew I would be up. I've had this sinus infection and didn't get to work out at all for 5 days! Plus the 3.50 loss was huge for me and I wondered if it was a true loss. So, I'm looking at it that I didn't gain back everything I lost, and I'll just go from there.

Going to be sure I don't miss one day of logging my food into fitday this coming week, so that next Thursday I'll be happy at the scales.

Holly- Any day OP is a great day! Good job. Sounds like a fun weekend ahead. Enjoy. Babysitting...Wow I'm lucky I can handle my own 2 let alone someone else's, lol. Bless you for that. Must keep you busy. Thanks for fitday tip.

Hi Choice- What a great attitude you have about your weigh in and plan in general. That's why I chose this board. Everyone is so upbeat and dedicated to the cause. Very inspiring.

I had an appt with my MD this morning. She's been watching my BP which is high. All the more reason to drop some weight. She put me on some medication for it today which is a bit depressing but if it will hep me be healthier for the time being it's ok. I am OP for today but haven't eaten yet today (skip BK and late lunch ahead) which could be trouble. I weighed in for the first time in a while today and it was higher than I thought (260.5). I've gained 15 lbs in the past 2 months since I quit smoking. Now that not smoking is getting easier I MUST do something about this weight. I'm going to weigh in on Friday AMs and report here to keep me accountable.
Suzy

Hello ladies. Hubby and I had our weekly weigh in this morning. He gained .50 and I loss 1.25 so not bad. Will try and keep up the walking as long as weather permits. Have a wonderful evening. GOd Bless.

I think seeing 199 on the scale is the biggest moment in losing weight. After that, at least I did, you start thinking in terms of 10's. Breaking 190, then 180, then 170...LOL

A thrilling moment in life...going to the doctor and getting weighed and having them move the first weight to the 100 pound marker.

HI Pray~congratulations on the loss!! Hope all is well and you get your walks in.

almostheaven~ you are such an inspiration.Your SW was very close to mine. You give me hope that I can do this!!

suzy~ I think keeping in touch with your MD while going through this process is very smart.Quitting smoking is a great acheivement.Congratulations!!
Hope your weekend was great and you have stayed OP.

Susie~ you still have a .75 loss.Dont be discouraged.You didn't gain it all back.It could have been a water fluctuation.The scales make this more difficult sometimes.
((hug)) You are doing great!

Well, our weekend was incredibly wonderful.We had a reunion at my Mom's, at the lake.There were about 30 of us. My Mom and her sister immigrated 50 years ago this week.My 4 cousins, their spouses and all their kids and our family spent the entire weekend together.We were very close as young kids but life has happened and we dont get togehter all the time but the bond in still there.We laughed sooooo much.We played picninc games(even the senioirs) heehee.We had great food and cocktails.We walked, talked ,shared pictures and stories.We played on the beach.The young familes all pitched tents and we slept out in the yard. After the kids went to bed we danced and danced til 4 am.On sunday the guys all went golfing. Some of us went to the beach other just lounged around. It was just soooo nice.

I ate well on Saturday( lots of healthy choices) but ate alot of bready things yesterday. Still not outa control but It may show on the scales.I really need to get out for groceries and get some fresh fruits and veggies!

My son was violently sick to his stomach all night long.I was up most of it.I am wondering if it was bacteria from the lake of if he ate something that was "off". I feel bad for the little guy.He is still very sick this morning. He has had a few sips of water and then throws it up right away.
I will have a quiet week for babysitting I think.
I am going to prep stuff for dill pickles tonight and then make them tomorrow night.
I better go check on my little man.

Hi Everyone!

I don't know why I woke up this morning with renewed enthusiasm, but I did, so I'm going to make the most of it for the week!

We had a good weekend. Spent some time with friends and family and also had some quiet time at home. I think that's why I'm feeling so chipper this morning!

Anyway, my goal for this week is to show a loss at my meeting. I'm hoping to loose what I gained last week, but I'll just go for a loss. I also have a goal of really filling up on a lot of veggies; I've been feeling a bit run down and I think I'm missing some nutrients. You know you can still eat within your calorie range and lose, but not necessarly have eaten well? Well, I know that's what I've been doing and that's why I've been sluggish and things. For me, this isn't just all about losing weight, but trying to be healthy.

Pray: Good job on the weight loss! Is fun to see those scales go down!

Holly: Sound like you had a fun time and that you made good choices! Doesn't that feel great!

I hope your little one starts feeling better soon Holly.

Thanks for the encourgement concerning the gain I had. It helps to know that I have such a great support from all of you!

How's everyone else doing? Any goals for this week. Any challenges you need help with? Let's have a great week!

Susie

Good Morning Everyone,
I had a good, quiet weekend with my family. I was Off Plan somewhat BUT it could have been much worse and I thought about the choices I made so all in all it was ok. My goal for this week is to make sure I take the time out for myself to prepare the foods that are good for me. Eating healthy isn't always the fastest or most convenient way to get a meal in so taking the time out would be a biggie. Cleaning fresh fruit and veggies, making salad, cooking lean meats all take time but I am worth it. That the idea anyway.
Pray- Great job with the loss. Keep up the good work.
Almost- You are definitely an inspiration.
Holly- Sounds like a fun weekend with lots of fun activities to counter any indulgences. Sorry about the sick child. That's the worst.
Susie- It's always nice to start off the week in a good frame of mind. I know what you mean about feeling yucky when you haven't eaten right even though technically OP. I do feel better, more energetic even after only a week of eating healthier foods and drinking more water. The difference is amazing. Our bodies are so forgiving.
Well, let's all have a great week everyone.
Sue

Hello Everyone,

Glad I found this site. A race to 199 sounds marvelous. I started the South Beach diet on this past Saturday, 8/21. So far so good, however it has only been a couple of days. I am sick of being fat and out of breath. I loved reading the posts, you all sound interesting. Stay focused.

Annie

Height: 5'10" 262/258/175

Annie: Welcome to the board. Hope to see you here often...we are here to help you in anyway.

Suzy: Good for you for taking the time out to do good things for yourself. YOU ARE WORHT IT! and you are right..it's not convenient, but then neithier is being overweight; we have to shop in special stores and the clothes cost more....you know what I mean?

I just got back from lunch; I went out with a friend. I had soup and a salad. Granted the soup was French Onion, when I want that sort of thing, I get it out in a resturant because there it's portioned controled. The salad was a part of my "veggie plan".

Well, I better get to work.

Susie

Annie- Good to see you here. I just started posting here too because everyone is so supportive and dedicated.
Susie- Great lunch choices. It's so hard to choose the right things when out.
I was cruising along just fine OP today until 2 pop tarts forced their way down my throat. I'm countering with a salad and chicken breast for dinner so that hopefully I can stay within my points for the day.
Have a great night everyone.
Sue

Welcome Annie!

Great comeback Suzy, with the salad and chicken.At least you didn't spiral out of control!!!

I have been okay today. I am hungry or at least my BRAIN is telling me I am hungry right now. I am avoiding the kitchen as I type.Although, I hear the naughty cheese and crackers calling me.
I finally got some groceries so I have lots of fresh healthy choices at least!
Have a nice night Gals!

Good morning everyone.

Holly: How did you do with avoiding the cheese and crackers? It's really hard sometimes isn't it? I know that I have to really "talk" to myself when things like that come up. I've actually had whole converstations with myself out loud! Who cares if I look crazy doing it?! I'd rather look crazy than fat!

Suzy: Good job on countering the pop tarts. That's really how we need to look at this and work our programs. We won't always make the best choices but we can make the most of the choices that we did choose.

How's everyone else doing today?

I have a 3 month check-up with my Primary care Doctor today at lunch. It's going to be fun to see how much I've lost since I was there 3 months ago. I'm not sure what I weighed then, but I know I'll be down.

That sure does feel good! To know that scales will be down from 3 months ago! I've had plenty of times in the past where that wasn't the case.

Have a great day everyone. I"ll check in later.

Susie

Yeah Susie!!!! Hope all goes well at the doctor.

I did have a snack last night BUT I had a whloe grain wrap with plain yogurt and salsa!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND I didn't eat 4 of them !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SInce I have only 2 servings of bread a day I try to make them worthwhile.I have been buying realy nice wraps or rye bread etc.
My son had some crackers at bedtime and slept through the night but he had thrown up 3X this morning. Poor little guy.It is just awful.
I am feeling unmotivated about housework and there is LOTS to do. sigh
I should get moving.
I have been OP so far today!
Have a delightful day!

Good Morning All....almost afternoon.

Oh Mercy Holly, cheese and crackers are my downfall. I love cheese!

Mychoice - how did the doc visit go? I will be anxious to find out how you did.

My day is going pretty well. I avoided the popcorn last night at my son's football game. SHuuuweee. I am staying OP but probably eating too much program, however the right things. Getting a better grip on it as the days go by. Really need to incorporate exercise, but cannot get motivated to do so.

Hope everyone is having a splendid day! Chat at cha later.

Annie

262/258/175