well i can't seem to fall asleep so i guess i'll post. i exercised today, i don't mean what i normally refer to as exercise i mean i was sweating, with my heart pounding, real calorie burning stuff!! this is a major thing for me because i loathe exercise. all this time i have been just plain old lazy and although i think about doing real exercise i don't push myself that hard. tonight i did, i did 200 steps on the stairmaster and punched the **** out of the heavy bag in the garage. when i was ready to quit i did a little more. and after it all when i finally caught my breath i felt good!!! i actually want to do it again i felt so good. tomorrow i am doing it all over again, i truly mean that. i will come home from work and do the same workout.
april glad you are feeling better today, i get down in the dumps sometimes too. keep your chin up!! and stick with it. honestly when i am rfeeling bad i don't like to post either but it really does help alot especially on the bad days.
jan glad the hunger pangs went away, great job working through it.
labchick great attitude!! you'll be to your birthday goal in no time! i seem to have the same loosing cycle as you i loose some real quick and then i get stuck for a few weeks, it makes it really hard to keep motivated. congrats on the 2 lbs and the size 22's woooohoooo for you!!!
cateyes great job on the 3 lbs gone for good. keep with your plan it seems to be working!!
holly hope you all get feeling better soon, this time of year there are so many bugs going around. great job today resisting the fridge!! you can do this!! a 1 lb gain after all the food you were around this weekend ?? that's not so bad at all. i can only pray that i do as well at our thanksgiving!!
mychoice sounds like you have alot on your mind at the moment, good luck on the test and the weigh in tonight. i hope all goes well. keep trying to focus on your goal, and give yourself a hug for making it this far!!
annie i hope the car problems aren't anything major. sounds like you got a good start to the day i hope the rest of the day went well also!!
girlie hope you had a great day!
dpulley great job on staying op keep up the great work.
well my final thought and then i better get to bed..... love yourselves girls!!! it all starts from inside!!!
good night!
Good morning, everyone....Well, I'm getting my appetite back-oh no!-looking at your posts is very inspiring. Currently I am not writing down my calories, but it seems to work for most of you. I've been trying to just keep a loose count in my head, but seeing it on paper would probably be much more accurate. I think it's so sad that the scale has such power to raise or lower our spirits so much-but it does! My DH is a naturally thin person and he just cannot grasp why I get so happy or so sad by a 1 or 2 pound loss or gain. Naturally thin people get on my nerves! Just kidding.You are a great bunch of ladies.
My choice-I don't know why people can be so rude.(your boss) It must be difficult to deal with someone like that-hope your weigh-in is good to you!
Annie-I hope your truck is nothing too serious. Car problems are scary.
Jodi-I have a good friend named Jodie and a sister named Jody. Great name! I hope you get into that outfit soon!
Well, I hear the laundry calling my name! I'd better get in there fast because I think my dirty clothes are reproducing at night, causing the piles to grow!
Good morning,
Well, the weighin wasn't good. I had gained a pound. That's 2 weeks gaining and it stops right there!
I thought about why it happened and this is what I came up with:
1. I've only been getting to the gym 3 days a week.
2. Last week I bought those damn vanillia creme cookies, that I KNOW I can't control!
3. I let myself become stressed out over this class.
4. I'm not taking one day at a time
Ok, so I identified the reasons, now what am I going to do with them?
1. I will get to the gym 4 days a week and I'm adding 15 min. to my cardio workout and I'm going to add 3 reps to my weight workout. I thought about adding intensity instead of time to the areobic and weight to the strength, but if I add intensity to the cardio my bladder starts bugging me and it's the same for the strength, so I'm deciding to do it the other way. I will do this for seven weeks and then take a look at how I'm doing.
2. I will begin journaling again...everthing!
3. I will not stress out over this class. Instead I will use that stress to my good. I will not tell myself that I can't, but that I will and I'll continue to get the help that I need. Sometimes stress can't be avoided and I'll use it to keep me on my toes. That means putting in the extra time I need so that when it comes around for the tests, I know that I've worked it completely and that I can use that skill on my test.
4. I will stop being all things to all people! I will use the time that I have in my day for me.
I did have my first Accounting test last night and I feel that I got a low A or a hi B.
Thank's so much to all of you who took the time to respond to me yesterday. I was so down. It's easy to come here when I'm positive but hard when I'm not. However I really do think that in order to loose the weight this time I have to "get real". There is no magical trick to do this..just to do it. Open and honest in good times and in hard times.
I feel very comfortable here with all of you, and I know I can be honest. The problem with that sometimes is me, but I'm going to work on it.
Greenlass: I'm going to start writing down those calories and such. I tend ot loose track to. So, you going to do this with me?
Jodi: Great job on the exercise! It's easy to do the things we like, but tough to do what we don't like.
April: I had the same sort of day yesterday. Isn't it great to see the sunshine in our lifes today? Glad you are feeling better.
Holly: I know it's just a cold, but maybe you should go see the doctor. Sometimes during a cold a person can get a secondary infection and you might need some meds for that. At least that's what my doctor told the last time I went to see them when I had a cold. I hope you are feeling better soon!
I'm sure I missed alot of you. Sorry about that! Please know that your posts are inspirations to me...they help me to take a good look at myself.
You ladies are awesome and I know we can get through this and step into ONEderland together!
How is everyone today? I am feeling good today after my loss last night. Feeling very motivated today.
My choice - Sorry about the gain, good luck this week and maybe this will be the week for a weight loss for you. Just curious-- have you taken your measurements? IF you are working out three times a week, it is possible you are building muscle, which weighs more than fat. If you are not already you can try keeping track of your measurements as well. That way regardless of what the scale says, you will know whether or not you are losing any inches.
Jodi - Great job on the Workout!! You Rock!
April - I am glad that you are in better spirits today. It is easier to stay OP when you are feeling good inside, and being down can make it so hard to stay OP.
Holly - Way to control yourself!! I have done the fridge stalking numerous times in the past, but I always seemed to give in and finally eat something. Way to stay strong!!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I am going to try real hard to stay OP. Weekends are always tough on me. Atleast Sundays are. I am wondering if I should stear clear of the get together we have every Sunday at Grandma's this week, or go and not eat. But there is always such delicious desserts there! Grandma nearly always has a Berry cobbler, banana pudding, pear cobbler, coconut pie, or some such wonderful dessert made! There is nothing quite like those homemade desserts!
Well, good luck everyone! I must go clean house now! I will have to leave soon to take Spencer to Pre-K.
Well, my water weight loss continues with 2 more lbs. I'll take it--water weight or no! It will feel much better when I have less than 100 lbs to go! I've been writing everything down and thus far I staying right around 1000 to 1200 calories per day and on Atkins. This seems to be working pretty good for me so far. I'm enjoying the loss now because I know that next week it will all come to a screeching halt like it always does.
Teri - congratulations on the loss! You're going to be at your goal in no time.
MyChoice - Teri has an excellent point there on the exchange of muscle for fat. Inches lost may be what you're looking at for a time as the conversion process takes place. Keep the faith! With all you're doing, you're probably looking better and better each week.
Jill - I hear ya on the power of the scale over our feelings for the moment. But if we use it as a motivator, we'll get there in no time.
If I've missed anyone, my apologies. Today is a monster day with errands and parent teacher conferences for my high schooler. I'll check back in later,
Terri and Nan: Thanks for the reminder about the measurements. I will take them tonight. It will be good to see if at the end of 7 weeks if I show a loss in them as well.
Terri: I have mixed feeling on staying away from your grandmothers. I can see why you would want to avoid the desserts but being with family and friends is important.
Maybe you can decide ahead of time on just a couple of things that you want to have and then have small portions for them? What about suggesting a walk around the neighborhood sometime during the get-together? That way you will also get in a bit of light exercise and be able to vist with someone and you will work off a little of what you ate.
Nan: You are inspiring me to really work on keeping that journal of what I eat.
Thanks gals for your support and for sharing yourself so freely!
Trying to stay focused today. Very physically and emotionally whipped. I had my life's priorities put in order yesterday. The heck with my truck, it can be fixed. My son was in a car accident. THANK YOU JESUS, he was not hurt nor his car for that matter, but it could of been very serious. He passed out behind the wheel, crossed over into on coming traffic on a 4 lane highway, then crossed back and ran up into someone's yard. He only lost his hubcaps. He has been sick with a cold, sore throat, nausea and the squirts. He had been complaining of dizziness since Monday. Just being 16, and not even had his license for a month yet, it scared him something awful. He did this on his way to school yesterday. Small miracle here.
Anyway, trying to stay OP. Not too bad yet, 710 cals. I did pretty well yesterday, staying within limits. Have not walked in the past two days as it has been raining. I need to find another outlet for exercise, walking just seems to be the easiest for me.
Holly - hope you get to feeling better, and the wee one too. Are you taking vitamins. Especially vitamin C. It always seems to help when I have cold like symptoms.
Susie - Good job recognizing the areas needing improvement. mmmmmmmmm Vanilla Creme Cookies, I wouldn't have survived that one either. Especially if you put them in the refridgerator and eat them cold. OMG. I craved those things right after my son was born. May the force be with you, sista!!
Teri - Great job on the loss! 3 lbs down, you are so awesome! Keep the motivation going. Do us proud.
Jill - jot down your cals on paper...when we keep totals in our heads we seem to forget some things, untentionally, but we do, then tend to go over. Even if I don't get to write the food item itself down, I write down the calories and keep a running total for the day. Otherwise, I over eat. As far as DH not understanding the weight issue, it goes back to the ole saying.....until you walk a mile in someone else's shoes, you cannot truly know....
Jodi - way to huff and puff and get the heart rate up! Sweating is good. Keep the motivation, soon it will become a habit. Then no struggle to accomplish!
April - Sorry about your down day. Don't hesitate to come here and post anyway, even if it is just to vent or let your feelings out. We are here for you, and you may even feel better once you get it out. and very glad you are feeling better today.
Jansan - hope you have gripped the hunger pangs without splurging. It is a very difficult battle for me.
Nan, Heather, and everyone I have missed, how are you, and hope things are going your way.
OH Annie~ you must be freaked right out.Eveytime one of my kids have had a near miss,I really re evaluate what is important and am beyond thankful. Your son must be shook up!!
I do take echinacea, vitamin c and a multi. It certainly helps. I think last night was the worst of it.I just have a annoying cough right now.
I did not overeat at all yesterday and been good so far today.I am going out for pizza tomorrow so I will eat light at breaky and lunch.
I have read everyones posts and dont have time for individual comments. Please consider yourself hugged and thanked for all of your kindness.
Annie - I'm so glad your son is ok. You're absolutely right -- THANK YOU JESUS!
I'm on top of the world right now! I just went to my son's high school parent teacher conference and they tell me he's doing awesome, no grades below a C+, and that's in physics class. That's a huge deal for us because my son is severely dyslexic. In 9th grade he's reading at only a 5th grade level so for him to be doing this well is awesome!
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I have just found this site today and am thrilled to meet your challenge as I race to 199. What an exciting thought! I haven't seen 100 and anything in so long I had begun to dispair that I ever would again. But, since Jan, I have dropped form 281 (formerly298) to 228 so the end is in sight. My difficulty is this darned plateau thing. I haven't lost and ounce in 2 months. I workout at Curves (love it because there are no mirrors!!) 3 times a week or more, I walk my doggie every day for at least 30 minutes (alot for me!), and have been (mostly) faithful to Dr. Phil's eating guidelines and I'm FRUSTRATED!!! I had hoped to see 200 or less by Christmas but I'm begining to think I may not make it. Still, I want to break this dead zone I've landed in and get the weight moving down again regardless of how fast or slow it comes off...just as long as it's coming OFF!!
Hello everyone, what a busy Friday on the thread today!
I don't have much time...I've finally been able to make in online. My first busy Friday in a while!
I took the morning off of exercise again. Didn't I just say yesterday that I wouldn't take two days off in a row? Heh heh...I'm doing what I can! I was really tired this morning and let myself sleep in again.
I think it's best to make smaller goals. Three mornings at 5am this week...I think that's good for me. I took Thurs and Fri off and I'll go to the gym tomorrow and Sunday. I doubt there's a loss this week but at least I'm still at it. I'm going to try not to focus on the scale for these first few weeks as I try to get a routine down. Next week, I'll shoot for 4 mornings at the gym instead of 3. Eventually, I'd like to make Mon-Fri at 5am gym time, and take the weekends off from the gym, maybe take a walk or do WATP on those days. So I'm getting there.
Food wasn't good. Liquids haven't been good the past couple of days. I'm still working on my first sippy cup of diet 7up. Next week I'll go back to calorie free tea. I drink at least 3 of those a day. It's hard for me to drink water but I'll try. My body could be holding onto all the water.
Gotta go. Sorry for the ramble. Hello to everyone, there are some great things going on here. Annie, thank God your son is okay. My father did the same thing. I got a new car about 5 years ago and he took it out on the highway for a trip to test it out. He passed out at the wheel and my new car was totalled. The pictures are scary. My dad walked out with some cuts and bruises...they found out he had high blood pressure and that could have caused it, and shortly after he was diagnosed at Diabetic...so it could have been his sugars. Who knows, but thank God he is okay.
Hello everyone!!! Just thought I'd pop in and post something. Been a busy friday here on my day....payday which meant I was out doing shopping and paying bills for most of the day. I did not make it to the gym again....But I did do alot of walking around the stores and stuff so I at least got some sort of exercise in.
I've also done pretty good with my eating.....its just the water I'm having trouble with....I actually do like water but after a couple of glasses of it I am sick of it.
I might try some of the falvored water thats out there....see if I can maybe drink some plain water and then some flavored water to get in the water I need.
I had a good friend come up and visit me today for awhile it was really good to see her!!! We had fun just sitting and chatting and looking through old photographs.
Its always fun to take a trip down memory lane.
Well I will back tomorrow sometime to post more for now I have to go becasue I have to get ready for work here in a few minutes...........
hello everyone,
another late night check in for me, it was a busy friday all the way around i guess. i worked my half a day today and then met DH for lunch. i was good i ordered a cup of soup and a salad with ff dressing. just what i would of eaten at home. i came home from lunch and did the stairmaster and heavy bag workout again, it was a little easier today. punching the heavy bag is actually very theraputic for me, i find myself getting tired and i get angry at it and i really pushed myself. what a way to get out frustrations!! tonight the kids went to visit their father so DH cooked king crab legs and steamed veggies (i went way easy on the butter) and we had a nice dinner together sort of our early sweetest day celebration since the kids will be here tomorrow. off to bed soon.
annie- oh my goodness your poor son!! thank God he wasn't hurt!! hope he gets feeling better soon! you are doing a great job keeping track of all your calories along with sbd. keep up the good work!!
girlie- sometimes making a small goal (like exercise 2 or 3 times a week) is easier to stick to at first. good luck getting your early morning exercise next week you can do this!!!
mychoice great job on the test last night!! also great job outlining your problem here. sometimes the hardest part is getting down to the problem. you have a very good plan there!! you can do this!! we are all doing this together!! good luck with the measurements. i am going to do the same tomorrow, my clothes feel looser but the scale isn't cooperating.
jacimcd- welcome!!! great loss so far!! maybe you just need to shake things up a little to get off your plateau. this is a great place for support, there are alot of great ideas in these threads!! keep looking forward and you make it to your goal you have come so far already!!
labchick- great job for your son and his school work!! my oldest daughter is a freshman this year also. my youngest son has alot of learning difficulties so i really understand your excitement!!! oh and great yob on the loss!! your gonna be lapping us all in no time!! water weight or not it makes you another 2lb closer to your birthday goal!! when is your birthday by the way??
holly glad you are feeling better and good job sticking to your plan!!
april glad today was better!! we all have them good and bad! as far as water goes, i have a hard time getting enough on the weekends when i am at home but during the week i drink alot just keeping a full glass at my desk at work all day. some days i drink close to a gallon, i don't know if that is an option for you?? just a suggestion.
cateyes so good you are motivated!!! keep it going. make your trip to grandmas house all about visiting with family!! if you can't resist the treats she has there then just promise yourself to have a little taste!! everything is good in moderation! have a great weekend.
greenlass- that is funny to me that you know 2 jodis. it isn't a real common name around here. growing up the only one i ever heard of was the red haired freckle faced boy on the show "family affair" i always wanted to change my name!! i've grown into it now though and i like it!!
well if i missed you here is an extra hug!! let's all do this !!! the weekend is tough for alot of us!! do something nice for yourselves this weekend!! we all deserve it!!!
Hi... I really like it here. I have been reading pages of your posts and its amazing how much success you guys have had just since April. Way To Go!!!
I'm excited to be here...please let me stay.... Well I guess I'll start with the fact that I need motivation and I found it here today. I used to be apart of Cyberdiet.com until they starting charging to post.. Well my highest weight was 318 when I delivered my son a year ago... Currently I am 255 -260. I fluctuate so quickly. I have been at this weight for a month... I got lazy and stopped doing everything but now I ready again to put my willpower to the test... WATCH OUT Body! The brain is back in control....
Welcome Skinnymemories, I Am Still A Newbie
Myself But I Love All The Great Support And Ideas I Get Here. I Havent Posted Since Weds
Been Too Busy. I Work From 9am-7pm Or Sometimes Later On Thurs. And Then From 7am- 5pm Fridays. With A 30 Min Drive Both Ways. So Finding Time Is Hard @ The End Of The Wk.
The Upside Is Most Of It Is Walking And Outside. I Dont Even Try Anyother Exercise
Then. I Have A Lot Of Errands To Run, I Will Not
Eat Any Junk Food On The Go. I Plan A Salad Only W/ff Dressing Wish Me Luck Ha! Ha! Everyone Have A Great Day! 199 Im On The Way. Op! Op!
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Well I guess I'll start with the fact that I need motivation and I found it here today. I used to be apart of Cyberdiet.com until they starting charging to post.. Well my highest weight was 318 when I delivered my son a year ago... Currently I am 255 -260. I fluctuate so quickly. I have been at this weight for a month... I got lazy and stopped doing everything but now I ready again to put my willpower to the test... 
