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

A Quick Note
 

hello again
 

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 :hb: ...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 :).

Good Morning Girls!!

Lynne - Congrats Congrats on reaching your first goal!!!!!! HOOORRRAAYYYYY!!!!

Jenn- Congrats To you also on getting to Onederland!!! I'm sooo happy for you!!! I can't wait til I get there myself!!

Sorry this is such a short post but I need to get moving and get teh day started.
Have a great day girls!
Michelle

Yay Jenn on ONEderland!

Doesn't it feel great?!

Awesome job, this is where you see all the hard work paying off, well done!

:dancer: :cheer:

How Great!
 

Lynne and Jenn - How awesome! Congratulations!

Lynne, that is so great that you made your goal almost a month early! You can totally do 185 by then!

Jenn - WOW, ONEderland! That is awesome! You must be doing such a great job on a daily basis. I think once you have a great week of exercise, etc; you will have an even BETTER week next weigh in! Congratulations, I'm so happy for you!!!

I was doing terribly on Sunday and I woke up on Monday and changed back into the old Girlie. I went to the gym, ate healthy things and feel better already. I did get on the scale yesterday and want to forget the number that I saw LOL...I hope to have better news next weekend!

Great job ladies!

good morning
 

:coffee: Sorry I have not been able to post in a while ,you now busy with the pup....

I have not been able to work out other than kick boxing because I am remodeling the video store I work at painting and moving things around...and by the time I get home I am exhausted!!!!Any way it is beautiful here today and I AM GOING TO WALK TODAY!!!!NO MATTER WHAT!!!!It is so beautiful down on our walkway on the riverfront and I am thinking it will be relaxing!!


CONGRATULATIONS Jenn and Lynne on getting under 200...WOW that is AWESOME!!!!! :bravo: :balloons: :cheer:


I hope to join you soon I am sooooo close I can taste it!!!(current 201)


Anyway I have to get readty for work... talk to you tommorrow.... Jill

Hi :flow2:
I just joined this forum and when I saw this thread about getting under 200 lbs, I knew I was in the right place!

I joined a local TOPS group on 9-11-04 after having a hyst. on 8-28-04. I've struggled with my weight for years and even though I was working out and eating healthy, I was having a hard time getting the weight to come off (I was/am? a very slow loser). I managed to loose some weight before my surgery and joined TOPS weighing in at 272.50. I've lost 24 lbs to date and my first goal was to get under 250. I did that last week! So, now I'm looking at that "under 200"--that's my long term goal for right now. I would like to achieve it by the end of the year. Is that possible?

Right now, I'm struggling with a metal issue. I'm one pound away from 25 lbs lost since I joined TOPS and it seems like I'm doing things to sabatoge myself. I don't plan on doing that, but I'm eating when I get off work, something I wasn't doing! and I'm not even hungry. Why am I doing this and what can I do to stop it?

I'm really excited about being with a group that has a specific common goal and I'm going back and reading your posts.

:thanks:

Hey everyone!
Sorry I haven't been around for a while. I was technologically deprived for a few days, but now my new birthday computer is finally up and running like it's supposed to, so all should be well from here on out.
My eating was terrible over the weekend, and even through yesterday, though not as bad as it could have been. We had a cookout Saturday for my birthday, so there was lots of food, but I spent all day Friday and all morning Saturday running around trying to mow the lawn and clean the house and make the food and everything else you could possibly think to do, so I burnt a lot of calories. Sunday I went to IKEA (which I love) and walked around the whole store 2 or 3 times. Then we went to Olive Garden, but I only ate half of the chicken alfredo I ordered and I drank water! Monday and Tuesday I worked all day, so not much activity. Both days I did really well at breakfast and lunch, but man, did dinner wreck my calorie totals for the day! Today, though, I am back on track! Calories good, exercise good, water good. I was going to go for a walk but it's all icky and windy and it's going to start pouring here any minute. I might do an aerobics tape though.
My scale said 214 yesterday morning, but it's been acting funny, giving me a range of about 8 pounds even when I'm not moving, but 214 was the high number yesterday, whereas it was 220, so I'm taking it as a good sign. 214 means I've met my goal for my birthday of 215. Yay! My next goal is getting under 200 by September 1.

Oh, and here comes the rain....

~Elisha

Hi Jen,
Great idea to get those measurements down. :bravo: I had my body fat done last Thursday and then I'm going to have it done again around Labor Day. It's nice to see the scales go down and I want them to do that, but sometimes it doesn't show up there and I want something else to measure my hard work by.

Great job on getting to the gym..doesn't it make you feel great?! :cp:

Have a great weekend!

My turn, seems like I'm always last
 

Hello everyone. I am 45 years. Married for 27 years have a married son. No grandchildren yet, only grand dogs and grand cats and a grand bird! I am at 208.00 not that far from 199, :p I had lost over 80 pounds and was down to 130, but put most of it back on :?: which I could kick myself for, but I have no one to blame but me. Anyway my husband and I are trying to lose together. Please pray, it's the weekend and that usually means trouble, anyway I pray daily for all of us on this site. So God Bless all of you this evening. :dizzy:

Oh goodness. no I'm not dead.
but my losing is. it's so frustrating. it feels like the more I diet and exercise the more weight I gain. I am up to 223! and I've not been cheating! I've been having no more than 1800 calories a day... on that alone I should be at least breaking even...not GAINING!!!!! And I was at the gym every day last week!! granted I missed the last 2 days. But just the same!!! It doesn't feel physically possible. It makes noo sense at all. It is maddening. It's my tom soon enough, but I shouldn't be this bloated this early. It can't be bloat. A total of what... almost ten from what I was down to.. in a matter of 2 weeks? Logically impossible.

Forgive me for not congratulating everyone on their beautiful successes, I'm just too busy thinking about my ever increasing girth. I can NEVER win can I? Sigh.

Hey girls!!

Rachel - Maybe you are gaining some muscle? Do your clothes feel looser?

Jenn - Keep us updated on your inches lost!! That would be exciting to see!!

My WI is tomorrow I'll probably maintain from last week. We'll see though.
Have a good weekend!!

hi there
 

Hey Girls ...I know..I know...it's been awhile....I have been sooo busy with remodeling the store during the day and with the puppy and kick boxing at night that I just can't seem to fit intime to visit on the computer....I had a wedding cake to make (actually it was a 60th Anniversary cake)for my Aunt and Uncle this weekend and have been so busy running around getting groceries and weekend chores,it has been :crazy: CRAZY!!!

My eating was not so good this weekend,just not enough time to plan proper meals...but I will do better this week!!!

I woke up this A.M with a fever and the chills...truthfully I think I am over tired from burning the candle at both ends....BUT such is the life when your a Mom... :lol: !!!

WELCOME My choice!!!This a great forum I am sure you will find it helpful and there is always support and a few laughs along the way!! ;)

I just got back from a walk it is beautiful here today!!!

Anyway the hubby and the boys are gone fishing the puppy is napping and :yawn: I think I am going to lay down for awhile and catch up on a few ZZZZZ's!!

talk to ya'll tomorrow....Jill

Hello
 

Hello everyone, I'm still around. Busy week at work last week, this week too. Clients will be here all month long and I'm basically the gopher LOL!

Well, I guess bad habits are hard to break. I have eaten terribly the past week, not to mention...I haven't been to the gym since Tuesday night! Almost a week! It feels weird. This is where I have to make it stop. I bet I have gained five pounds back. I wouldn't know, of course, cuz I haven't been to the gym! I'm going tonite with my husband...I'm taking to the airport in Chicago tomorrow...he's going to Europe for almost two weeks. I want to do a great job and feel better by the time he comes back.

All of you are doing a great job. Don't get down, RACHEL - you could be gaining muscle. I only have maybe two good weigh ins a month, when I'm doing the right thing, that is...because of TOM and all other crazy things.

Better get back to work!

Girlie

Hi Girlie (and everyone else!)
I'm new but I wanted to respond to your post.

It's so easy to let life get so busy for us and when it does, we are usually the last thing that we take care of! (why do we do that?!!)

Don't worry about what you might have gained. Today is a new day and you are going to the gym tonight..that's what's important, we can't do anything about yesterday.

I've not been to the gym since Wednesday (and I usually go 6 days a week!), but the little break has renewed me and I'm ready to hit it again! Enjoy your workout tonight and tell yourself it's something special that you are doing...just for you. That's what I'm going to do.

Also, you have a little mini goal right in front of you...your hubby is going to be gone for 2 weeks (I'm sure you will miss him and he will miss you!), but just thinks you could be down 5 lbs by the time he gets back and hopefully he will notice! :yes:

Have a good day everyone. I need to get back to work. I'll check in later.

Susie

Hi everyone :)

It sounds like we've all been super busy! Congrats to those who are still losing and maintaining. My weigh in is tomorrow and I am hoping to still be at least 193.

Just a fly by post this time, wanted to let everyone know I am still around and the highway dept is still digging up our road! They are at my drive this morning!

Have a great Monday all :).

Good morning all :)

Well, my weekly weigh in showed no change from last week so it looks like I may have hit a plateau. I'm going to step up the exercise this week and try cut down on the amount of carbs whilst upping the amount of protein I eat to see if this might break the plateau.

Hope everyone is well, ttyl.

Sounds like a good plan to break the plateau. You will do it! :cheer:

Don't give up!! Stay strong :strong:

good evening girls
 

good evening girls

That is exactly what i did the last time I hit a plateau....step up the exercise or even change to something new for a week or so...your body is tricky and can adapt to the same thing after a while..also dropping your carb intake a little or not eating too many carbs at supper can be good too....it is just good to see you not get down because of it..just recognize it for what it is and work through!! I think we are all doing GREAT especially with this forum to come to and talk to all of us that are going through the same things!!! :lol:

Anyway I am just getting ready for kick boxing...I am feeling better I slept about 16hours between Sunday and monday and feel renewed energy!!
talk to everyone tomorrow!!!

Jill

Well. The weight is down to 218 again. I cut back on sodium and upped my cardio (an hour on the eliptical 3 days in a row oy I almost died). I've started adding a couple sets of situp/pushups before bed and getting more calcium and sleep. just to maybe speed things along.
I think it was just bloat. but whooo knows. My body is wacked out right now. And either way... that weird adding of weight aside. I've been busting my proverbial balls for a while now and ZERO loss has been made. Frruuustration.

Rachel - Give it a few more days. At least you got back to your starting weight which is a plus...In my first month on going to the gym, I gained 2.5# right away and all I lost in that month was 2.5#... If you keep up the exercise that you've been doing, you should definitely start seeing the pounds melt away! Keep believing in yourself... you CAN do this and you WILL see results! :grouphug:

School's out for summer--and I'm ready to get going!
 

Good morning everyone,
I did my final speech last night for class and I'm not taking any classes this summer. It gets to be alot with working full-time, trying to get to the gym and eat healty, but hey that's life, and there will always be things like that to deal with while I'm losing weight and someday when I'm "on maintence". Nevertheless, it's going to be great to have the summer to focus on my weightloss and hopefully the lbs will fall off a little more quickly.

Everyone have a good day.

Welcome Tardy :)

Everyone here is in the same boat as you are, we're all supportive and encouraging and I'm sure you'll feel right at home.

Welcome Tardy,
I'm pretty new here too. I've been dieting for most of my life. I had one brief stint in high school where I was thin. It was because I didn't hardly eat anything! Looking back on it, I don't know how I survived! I know that I ruined my health and let me tell you, I'll take healthy anytime over being thin!

I liked your comment about a "girl weight", that's how I think of anything under 200...that's why I'm in this "race". I think we've come to a great place to be encourged and to encourge.

I also have a low thyroid that I take medicine for, along with some other health problems that affect my taking off weight, the main one being Interstitial Cystitis, there are a slew of things I just can't eat! like fruit, and yorgut, but then again I can't have chocolate or soda, so it helps too!

Just wanted to say welcome and I look forward to seeing you around the boards.

Susie