Hello everyone, hope you're having a good weekend so far :)

I really gave it some in the gym this morning. I ran/jogged a whole 6.75km (a bit over 4 miles I think), then did weights, then a swim, and my reward is another pound gone. Preferably forever.

Big day of tidying the house and not drinking or doing anything unhealthy, then have to drive over to manchester at stupid o clock at night to pick my mother up from the airport. Who gets flights that land in the early hours of the morning then expects people to go and pick them up???

Come on Summer!!!
 

Hello Ladies,

whew, school is out!! YIPPIE,:dance: I am happy, kids were all happy:D, life is good. I am exhausted, but am happy we had a good year, and I learned alot. Amazing what kids can teach us if we listen.
YPI--Great workout. I feel a little lost without my schedule, but I am determined to keep at it.
Annie--Have a great time at the wedding. DH grandpa, did this a few years ago. It was hard on DH's mom, but since everything is fine. DH grandma died of cancer a few months before we married.
My Choice--Sorry to hear you are having low back pain. Have you ever considered PT, for strengthening? When I had DS, 13 years ago, same thing, terrible low back pain. Went to chiropractor for 4months, and would get instant help, but would be back in a few days. One day at school, our Physical Therapist was working with me and a kid, and she noticed I was having trouble. She showed me some excersises for stretching my Spinal Cord, and building the muscles in my back. I haven't had trouble since, other than yard work, or muscle strain, ect. Continued with her program and it really gets better soon. Just a thought.
Girlie--Ughhhhh,:stress: I am sorry you are feeling in the glooms. Life usually does work out. Don't give up your trip. You need that, and I am sure things will get better, and your new job will be so rewarding. You wouldn't have taken it, if you didn't feel like you could do better. Will pray for DH. Ask St. Joseph to guide you.
Gonnabefit-- Great loss!!!:cp:
Hollyhock--HELLLLLOOOO. Isn't it amazing when the people you live with at one time see things totally different. My older brother and I have had some weird talks in the last few years, and boy is his take on our life soooooo different. :shrug: It is amazing. Good Luck
Lilybutt--Thanks for comment on dt.coke with splenda. I will have to try it. Trying to limit myself to ONE pop a day. Doesn't always happen tho. Here is a HUGE dose of self-esteem. I am throwing it over to you. Catch.
judydc-- I hate, HATE, HATE it when there is food in the lounge, or at work. Yesterday at our end of the year meetings, they had a huge tray of donuts, bagels, and scones for breakfast. Then at lunch it was pizza heaven. I almost died from the temptation. But I decided, I Am bigger than this, I can say no, not participate, and make a different choice. Said no for breakfast, ate a yogurt from fridge, for lunch, just said no. I knew I had to leave and run to the University, and decided a Subway sub would be alot healthier, and portioned controlled. But I do relate, it is extremely difficult.
justjodi--hello, just want to let you know I was thinking about ya.:cool:
Debbie--Southbeach? I don't know what that is? Never heard of it, where do you find it, and what exactly is it? I am curious. Hope all is well with you.
SPORES--I miss you. I hope all is well with you, and your world is just keeping you away from us because you are so busy. Check in so we know you are ok.:?:

Staying OP, and am happy. I am going to start a weigh training program with our schools guidance counc. So I am excited about that. He of course is a young punk kid right out of college, but he is hysterical, so this is going to be interesting. He is doing a toning/strengthening class for HS kids, I am going in before the students come. THANK GOD. Then I can just go on my own. It is nice that we have a weight room at our school, and we can use it anytime we want. Wish me luck.

Didn't get to race the car tonite. DH is frustrated. Weather isn't cooperating. It poured yesterday and this morning. I on the other hand, got lots done, and had his help. Nice that it worked out a bit.
Hope you all have a peaceful Sunday. Next week is going to be a rough one. I have to check in with my other business, and see what is happening, and what is going to change. I am sure some stress will come, but it usually works its way out. Wishing you all blooming begonia's.

Love
Sandi

((((((GIRLIE))))))))
((((((SUSIE))))))))
Sandi~ you sound great!!!!!
YP~ is that really 226 I see. HMMMMMM.....
Annie~ enjoy the wedding!
Jodi~ how goes starting over?
Debbie~HI!
Spores~HI!
Gonna~HI!!
Who did I miss? HI!!!

I am having a very hard day emotionally. I had an email from my Dad. He is very hurt. This it the first time in my entire life he has ever talked about anything of significance with me.It shook me up. In a way it is a blessing.
Did some gardening, reading, talking with DH, biking and cuddles with the kiddies.....
I feel in a way I am mourning because I know that things have shifted for my family. I know it is what is best for me but it is sad.

Girlie, keep your head up. And if you believe, turn it all over to God. My husband and I have been in the same boat, over and over again, and it all comes out right in the end. You just have to follow your hearts with your choices and listen to the little voice in your head that whispers the truth.

I have had a great day. Saw Star Wars with DH. Yippee!!! Went to the gym. Didn't do so well on the food though since I splurged and ate movie popcorn. Not too worried about it though, since we only go to the theater once every six months or so, if that often.

Hope everyone has a great Sunday!!! Take care and keep the spirits up!!!! We can do this!!!

Hi
I am single, 44 , and live in southern Maryland.. I would so love to see 199!!! I mainly watch my carbs & sugar and calories and walk .. I live in the sticks so the nearest gym is @ 18 miles each way..

ive been walking 4-6 miles per day and lately i was begining to feel like i was losing my motivation so Ive made a promise to myself to step it up!

Welcome curlylocks!!!

Girlie~ I have been thinking about you too. I feel bad for needing to sort my own stuff out..... but this is what I KNOW about money issues and change. It WILL come together and work out okay. I have been where you are as a single person and a married one. It is really hard but every single time we have come through okay, intact, and without any big debts.Spend the time with your family. It will nurture your soul. Things will fall into place for DH too. Dont give up hope. HUGS!!!!


Off to church in a 1/2 hour! Having a lovely long weekend so far with hubby and the kids. We may have another family over for a fire tonight.DH and I stayed up late last night cuddling and talking.
I woke this morning feeling refreshed and peaceful. My weight is down to 225.

welcome curlylocks
you will find alot of support here.
Sandi

I am new here and really exited to envision getting below 200 lbs! It has been a long time since I have seen the scale show that low!

I posted an intro, but no one responded, so here's a little about me:

I am a Licensed Holistic Health Practitioner, educator, massage therapist, nutritional consultant, yoga instructor, writer and and mom to an amazing 12 year old girl and I am working on losing 100 pounds, gained after a terrible car accident left me broken, broke and in despair several years ago. I am ready to make changes and am working at it steadily. I am so glad to have found this forum as it's just what I need right now!

Welcome fatvegan~ I am nopt sure your last intro made it here...cyberblip!! Glad it worked this time!! Nice to meet you. I am a yoga gal and use holistic measures when ever possible. I have 2 kids- son 6, daughter 4. Best wishes for your recovery and weight loss journey!! We have a couple closet writers here.

HI Sandi!

Hello all....

Finally a nice day here! Yesterday it poured, and I mean poured, all day! It was miserable! I ended up sleeping all day! I suppose I needed to...the stress of the ex and the stress of work was starting to get to me! But today...BEAUTIFUL! Got up at 8, went to Target, now I am going to start laundry so I can hang it up outside and weed out the fower beds so I can get some planting done!!!! Later I will go for a walk and maybe go tan.....I like tan fat better than white fat in the summer, you know how that is! I am not big on the tanning thing, but I do it once in a while just so I am not so strark white in the capris and shorts! and I hate to lay outside!

Curylocks! Good to see you over here...the 40 somethings has been slow, but thios board is always moving! I so want to be under 200.....I just can't seem to get there.....lots of support here! By the way how was the date.......?????

Well I need to start on my day! Lots to do on a beautiful spring day!

Lilybutt

Welcome Fatvegan, I am new also, been here almost a week. I love that everyone tries to respond and give you support. It's hard sometimes to get that in the real world. It sounds like you have accomplished so many things already in life, you can totally do this!!!

Welcome Curlylocks!! Walking can be fun if you make a challenge or game out of it. I walk my dog a lot, and I have to come up with different things in my head, or that same road looks so horrendously boring!!!

Hollyhock, I am having trouble with my father also. Hope everything turns out the way that it needs to for you. Family can be so hard. As everyone says, you can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family. But I believe you can definitely choose what you can deal with :(

Hello to everyone else on this shining Sunday. Broke down last night and flat told my husband that I HAVE to have his help in order to make my weight loss work. He is severely overweight and diabetic and it makes it so hard to stick to things when he is not. And I told him how scared I am of losing him. His blood sugars are not in control like they need to be and I am terrified that I will lose him young, like he lost his mother. She was only 40, and diabetic also. So, we will see how that goes. Deep breath, loud prayer and onwards we go.

Took husband to the gym with me yesterday and he pouted the whole time he was there. Messed up my Zenlike feeling I get when I am there. Got to figure something out there, too. He says he wants to go, and then pouts when my routine takes to long. Hmmmm....

Anyhow, small breakfast and off to the gym. Have a good one all!!!! ;) ;)

Let me in on the fun! I'm a stay-at-home mom to 5 great kids. My eldest just moved out into her first place. I now have just 4 at home ( ages 12 yrs-19 yrs) all great kids. I recently had a birthday and turned 43. I decided in early March of this year that I was sick and tired of being fat. I joined WW online and I have lost 21 lbs.

I want in! I'm currently at 235, with a final goal of 150 by May 2006. I'm a 20 year old college student who works part-time, and never can find the time to exercise.

Hi I would like to join too :) I'm a 25 year old SAHM and Navy wife. I currently weight about 245 (haven't even had the guts to weigh lately). Looking forward to getting to know everyone here :)

Danielle

Danielle~welcome. I am a SAHM too. I babysit fulltime as well.
Dakota~ welcome to you too!
Gregsgirl~HI! You ahve you hands full. You are doing great so far. The support here will keep you going! I turn 40 in July. That has been a motivator for me.Both my kids are in school now and I feel like I am part of the big world again too.
Gonna~ seems like you have your share of worries. Good for you for taking care of you. That is the the one things you CAN control! Love that zen feeling.
Lilybutt~we have finally had some nice weather too. Tanned celulite is much nicer, lol!

Girlie, Susie, Annie, Jodi, Sandi,Debbie....anyone else I missed, howzit going?

Holiday monday for us here in Canada! Queen Victoria's birthday.
Feeling a lot more Hollyhockish today!!!
Out of my head and back into my life. Holy processing stuff batman!
I am feeling good about how I have handled myself and the things I have said. I WAS honest and sincere. The people who really “know” me get that.

We have been having a really nice cosy family weekend.
Dh and I have puttered around the yard and have gotten lots of piddly jobs done, all the grass cut. The kids have been playing well, have had playdates with friends and friends dropped in here. Had a lovely glass o wine with a mom midaft.
We had a “party” with the 4 of us last night. It got quite cold so our friends didn’t come for the fire. We had chips and dip and iceceam cones and roasted marshmallows. The kids swung,played tag, chased the shop cat all over the yard.
No trouble getting them to sleep. I watched Desperate Housewives and went to bed to read. I slept in til 9am!! Decadent!!
I am feeling calm and peaceful. I have still been eating small amounts of food. Even with the “party” food last night. We do not normally have that stuff around. Big treat for all of us.

I am enjoying the day off today.No plans at all!! I may even lay about and read.Shocking, I know.

Have a relaxing day!

sahm? what is that? Am I one? LOL

Ahhh, it is Monday, and I don't have to go to school.:flow2: Had graduation here, we had over 13 openhouses to try and go to, but ditched them, the food, and just sent all the cards instead. Worked out well. I got a long bike ride in, and did my treadmill yesterday. It was a beautiful day out.

This afternoon, I am checking out my other business, (sign Co.)SC for short)
to stop in and touch base. :idea:

Hope all had a nice weekend. Holly, your sounded fun. I LOVE to roast mellows. YUM

Have a great Monday.
Has anyone heard from Spores?

Love Sandi

Yoohoo SPORES??? Come out and play!!!!

Sandi~ sahm is Stay At Home Mom

to keep my pace i sing the song Bingo... lmao B I N GO B I N G O and bingo was his name O

Welcome Newbies
 

Hey everyone,
Sorry I haven't posted since last week. I got so over heated thurs and fri. It was 99 fri and 100 sat. I got so sick sat I had trouble getting up and doing anything. I ate like a pig all day sat thinking it would give me energy. WRONG...
I only made it curves 2x last week. This week they will be closed sat and mon for memorial day. so I won't be able to go my 4x for the next 2 weeks. The scales haven't moved in 2 weeks. Better get my butt in gear. The hotter it gets the harder it gets to stay active.
Everyone new: A big welcome, This is wonderfully supportive place. Glad to have ya'll here. I'm the granny chick of the group I'm 50 and trying to loose 115 lbs... asap.
I missed all you guys. I'll have to do personals later. Got to move new kittens to a safer place. They are cute!

A Personality Quiz
I found the results interesting, thought ya might like to try it.
here’s the test

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

Hi everybody,
It's going to be hot again today. When I grow up I want to be a "snow-bird". Live in the far north in the summer, and winter in the south. I absolutly hate the heat.
Enough of my complaining. I have a lot to do today. I need to get out and get the weeds out of my garden while its cool. I plan to go to curves. I decided that when curves are closed sat and mon to do WATP.
I tend to forget about it and just skip exercise on days I don't get to curves.
I ate fairly well yesterday. I had my ususal yogurt b-fast. then made a tuna and spinach wrap for lunch. Dinner was a BBQ pork chop. Still working on portion size.
I do feel like I have kicked the sweet tea problem. It's been a long time since I had sugar in my tea. I now use crystal lite or just put splenda in it. One challenge at a time.

Holly: I took the test. No suprises there. It said I was a ISFP type, introvert, sensing, feeling and preceiving.

Everyone have a great day... Look out weeds here I come.

Debbie~ you can winter here if you want, got room for a trailer out back!!!

NO drama, moderately dull life!!!
Weeheeeeeeee!! No nasty phone calls or emails. A blessedly beautiful long weekend with my husband and kids!!!!!!!!!!
DH started work last Thurs wiht the family business who did our roof a few years back. The Dad/grampa is the owner, sons and grandsons work but they need an extra. The owner has always respected DH as a equal(which he is) I am hoping there is enough work for at least the whole summer/fall. This has been the slowest and worst spring he has ever had. We are feeling the pinch but we will also be okay.
I am thinking of selling Avon. No one in this community does.I will research it today.
My weight is still 225.Very happy for that. Aiming for 220 now!!!!! It’s been 7 years.
I am feeling incredibly blessed with the friends I have here at 3fc and with my sweet little family. Love to you all!!

Hello Ladies
 

Good Morning Ladies,

Debbie--come and live in ND. We have alot of snowbirds here. You wouldn't believe it. Most of them are from the Harlingen area, and some from Arizona. They come right around Memorial Weekend, and leave around Labor Day. In the little town I live in there are lots of houses for rent, or you can move in a RV. I can send you the website.

Holly--Glad to hear you had a great weekend. Peace, nice huh. Peace is also something we give ourselves. Sounds like you did. Blessings.

Newbies--You have come to the right place. Welcome aboard.

Gonna--Congrats on the talk with your hubby. Scary, My husband is diabetic also, but he has his sugars in great control. He has his A1C every 6 months, and the doc's can't believe how well he manages it. I am happy that he can do it too, I know what a challenge it is. His sister is diabetic also, and she is NOT in control. Has trouble many times a week. It is very scary. And, she is a dietician. So, it just tells us that no matter what knowledge we have, we must act on it. I think it is wonderful that you both are going to fight this together.

Hi Girile!!!!!;)

Managed to get the treadmill out of the way. I have to weigh in tonite. Not looking forward to it, as it is TOM again!!!! Been struggling with this. I think the older I get the worse it becomes. YUCK.
DS got up EARLY to go fishing with is buddies. It now is raining, wonder if he will be coming home soaked. I need to run up to the school and take care of some little things before the morning is shot.
Have a happy day.
Sandi

Quick Post!!!!!

I just ran up to weigh-in, because I was out in rain, and wanted to get it over with. To my surprise I have lost 6.2 pounds this week, and it is TOM. I have NEVER lost during this time. I have increased my activity alot, I am biking at nite with DS, and really trying to incorporate more movement.

I also joined a challenge for walking, which I love to do, so that has helped alot. Anyway, had to post, just for the sheer excitement of it.
Sandi

Woohooo, dancin along with your sheer excitement....amazing!!!!!!!! Go Sandi!!!!!!!

Hey ya'll
I made it to curves and almost didn't make all 3 rounds. I had got up at 4:15 and ate my yogurt early. Then worked pulling weeds in the garden. I put out bug killer using a broadcast spreader on 1/2 acre. I think I should of had lunch before working out, it drained me and left me shakie.

Holly, Sandi:
When you go thru the desert of arizona
in the winter it looks like a huge rv park. The have huge parks with all the
luxuries, pools ect. But you will see people just parked in the middle of nowhere. Our home is paid for, kids grown. I don't see any reason not to take off. Dh drove truck longhaul for about 27 years, I can't interest him in travel. His idea of a vacation is going to see family.
You never know.. Maybe sometime I'll show up there. I've been in 48 states and Mexico but never Canada. When we drove we took many loads to the border and another truck took the load on over. Dh didn't want to mess with the permits and red tape.
Later

Sandi: WOW!!
F A N T A S T I C !!!

GREAT LOSS. YOU GO!!!

I slipped and ended up at Chili's last night....ended up eating chips and cheese sticks. Could have been worse, but now I've got to make up for it. Weighed myself this morning {I'm compulsive, daily weighins} and I gained back all the weight I lost since Friday.

It's going to be off to the gym for me....as soon as I find a decent one.

My inlaws go to Arizona for 4 months every winter in a RV. I guess if you are escaping the heat you would come here in the summer. Our hottest days get up to 90F and only a few every summer. Humid tho.I like it around 70f.

Keep going Dakota.

Holly: The temp sounds nice. Dh and I were talking about the highs there. That would be very tolerable. My sister lives in northern Georgia in the mountains and they have about the same
temps in the summer. Some summers they never turn on the a/c. It's a big tourist place and everything is so high there.

Dakota: Think positive... Maybe you just gained water from the extra salt intake. Drink lots of water to flush out the system. Who knows. Your weight maybe down tomorrow. Never give up.

Could someone who goes to curves tell me a lil bit about it??

Quiet morning here. I actually dont have anything to say. Feeling happy and at peace.

HUGS to all!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holly, glad things are good for you. Sometimes that is the most awesome feeling!!

I am a little troubled today. I went to the gym last night, which I have been doing now for a week and a half on a regular basis, lifting weights on an alternating schedule, upper body one day, legs the following, etc. And I have noticed that I am really sore. When I am lifting, up to last night, I was able to complete my reps and feel pleasantly tired. Last night, before I even got to the gym, I was experience pain/fatigue in my arms. I went ahead and went to the gym. (I have a history of making excuses, real or imaginary not to go.) So, I was lifting and had to severely reduce the weight I was lifting (machines) or stop half way through. Not sure what is going on there. Think I may have to not lift weights and just do longer cardio for a few days.

Other than that things are good. I have been able to step out into the sunshine a few times today. And it is so beautiful. I don't like HOT weather, but I sure don't mind beautiful weather with a small breeze, mmmmmmmm.

Hope everyone is well and having a good day!!!

Lynanne

Ladies:

I'm super duper busy...on my way out of work on my last day!!! I'm getting excited...now starts VACATION!

We splurged for an oceanfront hotel in Virginia beach, so I hope the weather stays good!

I will check in as soon as possible!

Take care and make positive choices each day - that's my plan for the next two weeks...that's all I can do.

Girlie

Hey, it's me! Congrats on all the lost pounds over the last few days!!! I have been very erratic, totally out of all of my patterns, and feeling a little angry. I haven't seen a number lower than 232 in weeks, and most mornings it's a pound or two higher. Very few gold star days, and a couple of black hole days....I'm feeling a bit fatigued about the whole thing, although still wanting to reach my goals. Help! I wish I could afford a week at one of the spas to get back on track. I will try to do the equivalent for myself over the long weekend.

Re Curves--it's an extremely user-friendly, women-only circuit training program. The weight machines are hydraulic, so you don't have to bother with setting the pins or whatever, and it's hard to hurt yourself. Women of all ages and sizes participate, the atmosphere is friendly and non-judgemental. The staff is very helpful. The total workout time, plus stretches (which you really should do) is about half an hour. You should go every other day, and do cardio or other activities on alternate days. I have been going since late January, and have been satisfied. No showers or spiffy amenities, but that's okay for now. Curlylocks, do you have particular concerns?

judy

Hi everybody! It's been ages, I know...I think almost two weeks now since I've checked in. :( I have really missed you guys. I'm sorry to have been away so long. No great excuses except busyness and mopeyness.

Food-wise, I have been going back and forth between staying op and piging out. The good news is, BF and I went out and bought a healthy cookbook (Canyon Ranch Cooks -- anyone heard of it?) this weekend and planned out some meals. I am right now cooking an Autumn Vegetable Shepherd's Pie -- smells good so far. I am feeling more committed to cooking and eating good, nourishing food.

Exercise-wise, I have been a lazy bones. I managed to walk once last week, and that's it. I think it's because it's hot -- got past 90 last week. Even with the a/c on, I am just a slug when it's hot. I need a boost to get going again. Any ideas?

Weight-wise, I haven’t gained, but I haven’t lost either. Kind of disheartening to see the same number each week.

Rest-of-life-wise, I have been working my part-time job at the salon, which keeps me busy a few days a week. The rest of the time I have been working on my magazine (next issue comes out in just two weeks!), doing around-the-house stuff, and moping. I’ve been a bit depressed, I think, though I don’t have any specific reason why. Also – and this has been occupying my thoughts almost entirely lately – I got a haircut. A bad haircut. Baaaaaaad. Before I got it cut, my hair was a couple inches past my waist, mostly one length, with the front sort of angled. Since I hadn’t had it cut in six months, I wanted to have it trimmed a bit, have the front angled again, and maybe get a few long layers just to give it some volume. The girl I have gone to before was super-busy and I kept getting bumped (the rule at my salon is that if a paying customer wants your appointment, you have to give it up, since we get services half off), so this other woman offered to do my hair. I told her exactly what I wanted, and I emphasized several times that I did NOT want to lose any length, and that I wanted the front angled with a few shorter tenrdils on the sides, but I did NOT under any circumstances want actual bangs. Well, she proceeded to completely ignore me, cut off six inches from theback, give me major-league bangs, and then did this weird layering thing over the rest of my hair. I was devastated. I look ridiculous – like Rod Stewart morphed with a muppet! And of course, I work with this woman, so I feel like I have to pretend that I’m not compeltely angry and horrified. So I went out and bought some hats and I’m hoping that it will grow back in a couple years. So that’s my hair drama.

I was so glad to read everybody’s posts over the last couple weeks. Hope everyone is doing well and feeling good. I am re-committing to posting every day so that I don’t miss you guys for so long!!! Welcome to the newbies and hugs to all.

I guess my question about curves is have u seen results from the program? I live in a rural area and the only gym is 18 miles each way, and they have opened a curves @ 9 miles away from me.. when i took this journey before, I mainly walked and went to step jazzercise...

Oh my...the end of the year=picnics and treats and little parties after work=a sick tummy for me! I decided to try and eat just a little bit of the treats and not abstain completely...well that back fired and I have had a tummy ache for two days now! I will get back on it tomorrow but I am so disappointed in myself…not going to weigh in until next week and I am under control again. Going to start walking again tomorrow too! Oh my I feel like one step forward and then 5 steps back!

Lilybutt

Hi everyone-just wanted to stop in and give you all a little more info on me than the blurb I wrote before. I am 25 and have lived in CA most of my life. I've always been overweight-although never as heavy as I am now. I went through a pretty bad round of post partum depression and gained almost 80 pounds after having my daughter two years ago. I am just now getting a grip on life again and trying my best to work on the weight issue. Its tough, because I'm lazy and of course its easier to have hubby pick up something on the way home than cook! But I'm getting better. Little steps, I keep telling myself.

We are in the process of moving from CA to TX. My hubby is in the Navy. I purchased the Firm workout system and tried it out yesterday-and I hurt so bad today lol but it was a great workout. I am shooting for 3x a week at this point and then once we get settled in our new place (our first house!) I will work on increasing that.

Anywho, just wanted to sort of say hi and I'm really glad I found this place. Oh and I weighed myself and I was 2 lb less than I thought, that was nice lol. So where do I go to make a cool ticker? :D

Dani

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