Hello,
I've missed all of you! I woke up on Friday with an upset stomache and by 1:00 it was much more than that. I heard that there was a 24 hr virus going around. I'm pretty sure I had it. I came home from work around 1:00 and went to bed and stayed there until Saturday morning. Felt better when I got up but was "punny" all day.

Well, I can testify that being stressed about something (as I am about my upcoming Dr's appt) will make you gain weight no matter how well you eat and exercise. I had a 3 lb GAIN on Thursday. I was so upset, I could've cried (still could when I think about it). I've had to give myself a lot of pep talks about staying on track and hanging in there. I will, I am..but it's hard at times. The spot/blister/whatever the heck it is on my leg is really bothering me! I'm trying to find a dermotoligist that I can get into before the appointment I have in Feb. (I've had that appt since September! and when I call to see if I can drive to the city for an earlier appointment with her, there is none available--she only comes to my town once a month!). I'm just going to log on to my health care site and start calling Dr's. that take my insurance. I'm not waiting until Feb.

It's good to see everyone working hard out here to reach that Onederland. I'm going to continue to work for it too!

:hug: to everyone!
Susie

Hi everyone! I am (slowly) working my way down to 199 too. This seems like a nice group, do you mind if I join you? As of Saturday morning I was 216, so 17 pounds to Onederland.

Hello Chickies....

It's been a while. Just too disgusted with myself to even post. Trying, once again, to get back on track. I have been lurking but not posting. Isn't it amazing, that when I need the most support, I do not post.

A friend of mine passed away on Dec 26, that was depressing in itself. Very young. 49 yrs old. She had diabeted, however died of a heart attack. Her teenage daughters came home from shopping and found her on the living room floor. My heart just aches for them.

Hello to all the newbies....

I am going to do my best to get back here more than once a month.

I have missed you lovely ladies.

(((HUGS)))

Annie

Annie~So sorry to hear about your friend. ((hugs)) I too lurk when I am off track. It is really funny that I am just not proud of how I had been, and that pushed me not to post. Hope to see you again soon!

Good afternoon everyone,
I've had a good day. I have used 20 of my 28 pts.. I'll have a snack later to use some more. I didnt make it curves today but dh and I did take a walk again. The more I loose the more supportive he gets. I LIKE it. :dance:

Things are changing at work and I still not sure where I stand. I've been trying to get full time. This might be the chance I need. :crossed:
The changes are still kind of scary.

Annie: I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. She was really young. :hug:
We are glad to have you lurking or posting. When you are ready just jump on in...We have missed you.

Jude: :welcome2: You'll find lots of support here. Just jump in anytime.

Susie: Sometimes you really have to be proactive with your health. It is your body. You have a very good reason to be worried. Keep searching for a doctor to take you sooner.
Don't worry too much about the 3lbs. You'll loose them when things settle down for you.

Michele:You are doing fantastic..Keep going. :dancer:

I have to work tomorrow so I better get off here and get things straightened up.

I have been sick with a tummy bug since Sat.I feel better today.
At least I do so far! LOL! Half the hockey team was home hurling yesterday so it seems I know where I picked up this bug.
The piles have started already. 1 day back into school etc. I went up to bed early at 8:30 so didn’t putter last night. I had a great sleep tho.
I will put away ,tidy and sort right after the kids go to school!!!

I had a nervous feeling about money , bills, debt and had trouble disconnecting my brain to go to sleep last night.

I also called my Grandma to tell her I was coming on Wed to do her hair and she was odd and “off”, vague, lots of silences.Very unusal for her. I called my Sis who lives in the city to maybe go check on her but never heard anything back. I will call Grandma again today. She sleeps til at least 9. I will call at 10.

The other thing is that my Avon district manager called at 8pm to tell me my stats. I am ranked #6 in the district out of 336 sales rep, ahead of many veterans.

Too much to think on it seems.

Good morning All,
It's good to get here and read the posts. I'm through with the pity party that I was throwing for myself about the 3 lb gain and then the sickness and the upcoming doctor visits.

I finally resolved that I can't control those things, I can only control the way I react to them and handle them. I'm in proactive mode again..thanks to all of you!

Did anyone watch TV last night? I really sat down and watched a couple of shows..it felt great to relax (of course this was after I got home from my workout!). I watched "Emily's Reason's why not"--very good show..looking forward to each week. Also watched "Jake and Progess"--I like it too. I'm also a Bacholor junkie and the new one started last night. I enjoyed it as well.

Ok..I'm going to take a huge leap here and invite you all to view my weightloss blog. If you get some time to visit it, let me know what you think.

Here's the link
http://home.earthlink.net/~tops2bmychoice/

Debbie: You have done so well. I'm happy your hubby is supporting you.

Annie: I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. It's such a wakeup call that life is way to short! ((((((Hugs))))

Welcome to the Newbies.

I must run..time for work.

Susie

Holly: We must have been posting at the same. I think we had the same stomach flu. It's no fun and I felt puny for a couple of days. I hope you are feeling better.

hi chicks!
i hope everyone is doing well, stomach flu and all. i had a great 1st week, i weighed in yesterday and lost 5lbs. i met my goals of going to the gym 2x and really watching what i ate. this week has not been quite as good. i know it is only tuesday but i got stressed 2 days in a row and ate as a response to that. just noticing that i did it is a big step. i didn't eat anything terrible just more than what i planned. not beating myself up for it anymore as of this minute tho.

holly hope you get feeling better soon!! good for you with the avon sales keep up the great work!!

mychoice- i loved the blog thanks so much for sharing that with us! i love the flip flops on the first page!! that is something i would put on my blog if i made one. to me flip flops just mean summer and calm!! sorry to hear about the gain, we just don't have control over some things, if you know you did your best than that's all you can ask for, keep plugging along and the loss will come!

debbie keep up the great work!!

upswife- hows all those kiddos doing??

michele great job keep it going!!

annie so nice to see you here!! i just got back myself! sorry to hear about your friend ((((annie))))

hello to all the newbies!!!

oh guess what!!!?? my supposed to be a boy bunny turned out to be a girl bunny....we have 10 yes count them 10 baby bunnies born on sunday.....woohoo (in a totally sarcastic voice) they are the cutest little things but.....uggg 10 of them??

oh well chicks have a great day!!!

Back Again
 

Hi Ladies,
Happy New Year!
I am back again, trying again. I started the New Year with the desire but no plan so I was disorganized and unsuccessful. Today I started off counting portions (5 grains, 2 milks, 3 proteins per day, etc.) but it ended up more about counting calories. Combo foods are hard to separate. I also moved my WATP video to near the VCR which is progress. So, I have a question, if counting calories does it matter what you eat as long as you don't go over the total for the day? Or do you have to balance it out from all food groups. I know it is better to be balanced but do you have to be? So here I my goals: count calories while trying to make healthier choices, actually put the tape in the vcr, and maybe join local tops for support.
Glad to see so many familiars and many newbies. It's like coming home. I need to update my tracker (in the wrong direction, lol)
Suzy

Good evening everyone,
They called me into work today. So I went to curves this evening instead of this am. I ended up with 27 pts for the day. Most of the time I take Lean Gourmet meals and a Mcd side salad for lunch. It's cheap!! and easy to keep to your pts.

Susy: Good to hear from you :hug: Sounds like you have a good plan. Just put it in action...You can do this.

Jodi: I have days when my emotions truly rule my eating. It's really tough sometimes. You're right. Just forgive yourself and start over.

Susie: You go girl...:dancer: No pity party here.

Holly: I don't know how you slowed down enough for a bug to catch you!...LOL
FEEL BETTER SOON :balloons:
I hope your grandmother is ok. It is a good idea to check in on her.

Later

Good evening all!! I did not do to badyly, even though I hit the higher range in my calories. I have been a little stressed with the kiddies, but hopefully over hte next 15days (not counting sat and sun) things will even out a little. I went to work this afternoon, but we had no patients. I filed for about an hour then left. DH has been very supportive and told me not to rush home, even though he knew I had a light day. So I went shopping at the mall and found a cute shirt. DH lkikes it, so I am happy. SO tired now, and I have to get up early to exercise. I AM going to do it. I need to work out some of these frustrations. (and my tummy fat ;) )

Night all!!

I am awake!
That has to be a good thing.
Not sure how my tummy is yet.
Yesterday was uneventful.
Food has been mediocre.Water good. A bit of yoga.

My DS has a crush! He is only 7. He came home with a pic drawn by a girl signed LOVE M. He is going there after school today and staying for supper.
At least she is a cool girl. She plays hockey and soccer. Oh dear me!!!!!!!
6 kids all day.
I must have a to do list but will have to think on it.

Yaaaaaawwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.......

*I will try and catch up later*

Good morning all I did not get up early to exercise. I had a rough night. I will try to fit it in later. DS almost missed the bus. I lost track of time this AM. So far though everything else seems to be back on track. My sibs are doing their work and the two little girls are actually playing quietly. I have to go see what they are up to...they are too quiet. Later chicas

I weighed myself this morning and was pleased to find that I had only gained one pound back during my hiatus. Yesterday was a struggle and I tried hard to stay focused but lost it a bit. Today, so far, so good. I did not watp but I did continuous cleaning for about 1 1/2-2 hours. I worked up a sweat alright! Plus I have the oil burner guy coming today and didn't want to get caught jiggling all over the place. I hope everyone is having a great day.
Suzy

Hello All,

I have been away for a while, but it's time I get back on the wagon. I hit my goal weight this summer, then I got comfortable and gained my weight back. However, I have kept my good eating habits.

~Tae

hi chicks,
i just got back from DS's basketball game. i'm already in my pj's and i am going to melt in front of the tv soon. kids are stacked up behind me waiting for time on the computer finals week for the 2 oldest lots for them to get caught up on. i hope you all are doing well!! have a good night chicks!!

Love you chicks!!!!

I am having a heck of a time "seeing" myself as being different than I am now.
In my journal I posted pics of me at 180 lbs in 1996 and this summer at 230(2005) Go peek.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/journals/i...omments/37674/

http://www.3fatchicks.com/journals/i...omments/37682/

Hey everyone,
Just a quick note. I used 27pts today. I didn't get to curves this morning so I went after work. Boy, I was dragging afterwards. I just stayed on the couch the rest of the evening.
This was a big night for tv. I watch e-ring, lost, the biggest looser and Invaison Thank goodness for a DVR.

I'll catch up on personals tomorrow...Goodnight

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a good day yesterday. Ate well, exercised (heavy cleaning), and felt good. Today, I am fighting off a mac-n-cheese urge by having a cup of coffee and writing here. I'm waiting it out to see if it goes away but it is very on my mind. Does that ever happen to anyone else?
It seems as though everyone is doing well. Terrific!
Holly- Either photo is beautiful. You are beautiful. So full of life and spirit.
Annie- Sorry to hear about your friend. Glad to see you getting back on track though. Good for you. I hide away when I need support the most too. What's that about?
Have a great day all.
Sue

Well all, I am doing well this AM!! I got up and exercised and DS is at school. My siblings are all done with their work (One brother still needs to do flash card, but he is waiting for me...) Food has been good, and water has been great-over 64oz a day! Well, I have to run later chicas!

Holly~I think you are beautiful! You have a great smile and I love your hair!! Keep up the hard work-for YOU!!!!

Hi Ladies,
Boy, it sure is quiet around here. I hope that means everyone is just busy and not struggling. I am finally, for 3 days now, on a good track. For the first time I did my WATP 1 mile Easy Walk video and enjoyed it!. I checkened out of joining TOPS last night. I don't know what I am afraid of but I just couldn't go. Fear of comittment? Fear of Rejection? I don't know. I have been eating well so 2 out of three goals isn't bad. Tomorrow is my official weigh day. I hope, I hope, I hope there is a change.
Susie- I enjoyed your blog. You have always been so inspirational. You can do it!
Suzy

Hello chicks! May I come back now? I fell off the wagon, hit more than my fair share of speed bumps and am still picking the scabs off my nose from where I did a face plant into the carpeting. 2005 was a roller coaster ride and I'm hoping that 2006 is much better.

Labchick you naughty kitten. welcome home!!!!!!

Hugs and Love you glorious chicks!!!!

Thanks Hollyhock. You are right, I was naughty. I'm just hoping that now that things have settled down in my life, including a better job, that I'll be able to stay on track for good. I really want to be down to less than 200 by the end of Spring. It may not be possible, but that's the goal for now.

Nan

I am REDEFINITION, a 26y/o full-time law student. I currently weigh 235. I am attempting to get down to 160.

I plan on walking on the treadmill that I bought myself for Christmas (YAH ME!!). I also plan on building up the endurance to start running. I also have a ton of exercise DVDs in my arsenal, such as Tae Bo and, my newest addition, Yoga Booty Ballet. I plan to work out at least 5-6 days a week, resting one or two days out the week.

I also don't plan to follow any particular diet plan. I am not good with being restricted by what I can and cannot eat. Don't get me wrong, I don't pig out and I am trying to control the types of food that I eat. However, I can't seem to stick to diets that limit what I can eat (i.e. no bread, no dairy, no fruit, etc.). I am just going to control my portions, reduce my sugar intake, add more water, eliminate fast foods, fried foods, and processed foods. Aside from that, everything else is fair game. I am already picky about what I eat (which is ironic since I am so big--go figure!), so I think that I am going to do well.

Good luck to everyone on their journey to "Onederland!" We can do it!!!

Hi everyone,
Hope everyone is having a great saturday. I did all the usual fun things...
Go to the grocery store. post office ect....LOL. I didn't get to curves in time. they are only open from9-11.
I haven't done well on food for the last 2 days. Including pizza and mexican food.
But ton of activities.
Company just stopped by....Later. :grouphug:

HELLOOOOOO!!
I am finally over this stomach virus. 7 whole freakin days!!! I didn't lose weight either bah! LOL!
Took DD to see Monters Inc on Ice today, a gift from my folks. It was sweet. I watched her face more than the show!

I have made a definite decision to pursue my Avon career and I will slowly faze out daycare as the kids get into school. I have established a great base and I LOVE it. I like being in the business world, always did.
DId I mention that I was ranked #6 out 336 sales rep in my district!!? Pretty exciting. I will just be monumentally busy for me until next Sept.
I have decided that I really DO want to lose some weight. For me it is portion size and seconds.That will be my first goals. I am going to try and incorporate my 20 min Yoga tape or WATP once a day.

Blessing ,you glorious vixens!!!

Hi Ladies.
Labchick- I just came back too after a long hiatus. We can do this! We can all do this together!!
Holly- Glad you are feeling better and are inspired. Portion control, that is the key. Everything in moderation, right. Now if I could just get that myself I'd be in great shape.
Hi Redef- Way to go. You are so motivated.

Today was weigh in and I am down 1.5. This was after only a few days because I started in the middle of the week. I like to weigh in on Sat Mornings. I feel more relaxed over the weekend that way.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Suzy

Good to see you again Suzy! We WILL take these pounds off. We just have to be steadfast and patient. Congratulations on the 1.5! It all adds up.
Holly - Monsters, Inc. on Ice sounds like fun.
Redef - sounds like you've got an excellent plan. I wish you all the success!
Debbie - I don't know if I could get to the 3 X per week of exercise.

Oh well, I just have to keep telling myself that babysteps will pay off.

Nan

Just a Newcomer
 

This is my first time here and I'm very excited :dizzy: to find a place where others are going through the same things I am.

I am 35, married with two children, 15 and 12. I weight about 280lbs and have been on high blood pressure medication for almost 10 years. I've wanted to lose weight so many times and have on a couple of occassions just to gain it back plus some. My husband and I tried a couple diets together only to fail and then I said "forget it, I don't care how big I am." But that was a lie.

I watched the Biggest Loser with Matt and Suzy and that show did inspire me. I know it's not going to happen that quick but I am determined this time. I want to be able to do things with my kids without getting out of breath or wondering if their friends are making fun of their "fat mom".:( I want to walk into a store and not look for the plus size clothing. I want to know that my husband is teling the truth when he says I look good and I want the dr to tell me I no longer need blood pressure meds.

I started dieting last Sunday and I did so well all week. I didn't weigh myself til this morning and I'm only going to weigh once a week. I have an exercise bike and I've been riding it. My 15 year old son has also walked with me around our neighborhood every night this week. I feel good about this. I am pumped and ready to work it off.:ebike:

I would love to hear back from any of you with any advice or tips you might have. I look forward to getting to know you all.

hello everyone my name is cindy and i just came across this site today and thought i would give it a shot. it's hard to lose weight by yourself so i thought this couldn't hurt any:)

http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tra...0/200/276/.png

Hi all!!! Welcome to all the newbies and the recommitted!!!

I ha dto work late today, but while I was htere the lady that does hte allergy testing was there, so we gave it a run, and it turns out that not only am I sensitive to dairy, I also am extra sensitive to sugars and corn products. This really threw me for a loop I have never had a problem with my glucose levels. Not even during pregnancy!!

Hope uflly this new info will halp me in this weight loss journey. Well, I am off to enjoy an evening with only three kiddies here. I get my siblings back tomorrow night. Love and prayers all!

Hey everyone,
I think I have a good chance at the full time position I applied for at work...I
HOPE. :crossed: It's mostly inside and it's more clerical. I'm not a real inside person but I'm great with customer service.
I've been op today. I plan to take a walk after I finish here.

Cyndi And stacy: :welcome3: We are glad to have ya'll here. You'll find lots of support.

Labchick: :hug: Wecome back. It is so great to hear from you...Onderland here we come.

Holly: Glad you are feeling better.
You are really kicking butt with your avon business.
Those pictures a great. You might have been smaller then but you look so relaxed and more at ease with yourself now. Your hair is beautiful. My mother was a redhead and I alway wanted to be. Mine used to have lot's of red hi-lights now it's just turning gray..LOL

Annie, Susie, and anyone I missed. I hope everyone is well.

Well the weekend is almost over and I haven't lost, but I haven't gained either - PHEW! I knew that the scale would stop moving after the initial water loss. Either way it feels good to be back on track and I'm looking forward to seeing the scale start moving again in a while.

Debbie - I hope you get the position. I also hope it's everything you want it to be if you get it. It's always nice to change it up every once in a while. I recently changed positions too and after the first few months of stress, am finally feeling like I belong there.

Upswife - Food allergies can really mess a good thing up, but knowledge is power.

Cindy and Stacy - Welcome!

Suzy - it's good to see you again (or at least your typing ;o))

Gotta get my sorry butt to work,

Nan

Good Morning Everyone. We got some snow here last night but heavy winds. Let's hope the power doesn't quit. I would never have made it in the days before modern conveniences like coffee makers and microwaves. As in usual weigh in day fashion, I loosened up with the food yesterday but I am up and rejuved for a new day today.

Debbie- Good luck with the FT. Sounds like you are doing great.
Ellen- It's always good to find out about allergies and sensitivities to foods before you have a bad reaction. I few years ago I broke out in horrific hives and swore it was something in a chicken salad I had for lunch that day. Turned out I was allergic to the cillan family of antibiotics that I had finished a few days before. Point of story is that it was scary not knowing what was happening.
Cyndi- Welcome. Support is one of the most important tools for successful weight loss. You did a great job coing here because you'll find plenty of it.
Stacy- Welcome. Glad to see you here. I am taking BP and Cholesterol meds right now and need to do something about my weight too. We can do this together. All of us.
Nan- Babysteps. One meal in front of the other and soon you'll be on your way. What's your plan? Talk to you soon.
Have a great day, all.
Suzy

Hi ya Ladies....

Working OT this morning, so I thought I would take a break and say hi.

Welcome to all the newbies. Great place. No matter how well or how off you might be, everyone here is so supportive.

Recomitting - yes that is what I intend to do. Working out some kinks in other things then will be on the road to a newer, better me.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend, chat at you all later.

(((HUGS)))

Annie

GOOD MORNING!!!!!

Woohoo, Deb~love a prayers for you!!!!!

Annie,HI~ I am recommitting too. I am feeling quite motivated this morning!

HI to everyone!!
Oh happy sigh. MY DD came into my room this morning and told me not to get up yet. She brought me up a coffee, with Daddy's help, to have in bed. On Fri I brought home a lap table from Grandma's to use upstairs to do paper work. SHe had a big plan of making breaky in bed for me but there wasn't time. Feeling very loved over here!!!!!!
DH and DS are off to a hockey tournament in a town 30 min from here. DD and I go to church for 10:15.I will await a call to hear the next game time and maybe we can go.
There is tidying to do but not monumental cleaning, woohoo.
I stuck fairly well to my CJ. I was sick most of the week so I am aiming to do better this week.
We have a potluck for the School Council Meeting tomorrow eve. I think I will make a carrot dish with walnut and spices.
I need to get my hair trimmed. I did my bangs last night.
I really should shower. PU!

HUGS!!!

you would think that finding out that I am sensitive to sugars I would have stayed away from them. But no, I just have to try to sabatoge all my hard work. I have been so bad this weekend, but I am still planning on having a couple of beers with DH while we watch the BEars game. Catch you later ladies!!