Having a bad day.......
 

I'm really looking forward to being a part of this forum. I'm going to need all the outside support I can get.

Today has been hard because my husband is on this diet too. He weighs 250lbs. He complains all the time that he's fat but yet one week on this and he'd ready to throw in the towel....he's made me so angry today!:mad:

He acts like because we ate good all week we can "treat" ourselves today and I keep telling him no. I caught him on the internet looking at menus seeing where had light food...but the thing is if we went out to eat saying we'd order light once we got there we wouldn't. We are still to new into this to be able to say no.

He says he's starving. I told him to go take a walk instead of eating and he got mad. He's been mad all day at me over this. I have got to lose weight and I thought it would be easier with us doing it together but he's driving me nuts right now. I just want this day to be over with. it's easier to diet when I'm at work. The people their bring in all kinds of bad foods but at least they don't get mad when you say no thanks and try to force you to eat it.

I know I can do this..... say a prayer for me ladies please. Have any of you run into this problem?

See you tomorrow...hopefully a better day.
Stacy:wave:

Hi Stacy,
I am sorry that you are having such a frustrating day. Doing it together can be both supportive and maddening. As you know, food is attached to our emotions. He is probably feeling the "withdrawal" pains of a new lifestyle. Congrats to you for staying with it. He will be there for you someday.
Suzy

HUGS Stacey.

Hello All,
It's been a few days, and I hate to be gone for a long time! It was just that things got so busy I barely had time to sit down and look at my email.

Thank you to all of you who checked out my blog. Feel free to check it at anytime. I'm going to try to post to it at least 3 days a week. Eventually I want to post 7 days a week, but I'm taking it a bit at a time.

I just wrote a post and then when I went to publish it wasn't there! Frustrating!! I'll try again later.

I had a small loss at my TOPS weighin on Thursday, down .50 lbs. I was a little disappointed it wasn't more. I'll just keep working on it the way I have been since I got myself back on track about 3 weeks ago. It will show up eventually.

My yearly gyno appt went well. He pronounced me "gynocological fit"--I laughed and said at least something about my body is fit!!

I want to welcome all the Newbies and those that have returned. It's great to have you with us.

I promise to be here more this week; I'm going to take the time even when it isn't there!

Susie

Stacy: :hug:
All you can really do is set a good example for dh. You know no one can get us to change till we are ready. When you cook keep fixing healthy foods. Do that because you love him and want him healthy.
Maybe as you loose and he see how much energy you have, and how great you look. He'll decide it worth it.
It does take a while for your body to adjust to a new way of life. Don't let it put a strain on your marriage also. You cant shame him or nag him into loosing. Tell him you ARE going to do this and you could really use his support. Tell him it is a great couples thing. Challenge him.
Do a bet and see who looses 20lbs first. Make it fun. Life is too short to be mad.... :love:


P.S. Jan 11 dh and I had our 32 anniversary.

Evening all!

Stacy, I'm so sorry. My husband and I do the same thing and nothing ever seems to work. He can even drop 25 lbs in two weeks and then get bored with what he can eat and then binge. We used to try the same diets, but we came to the conclusion that he can't diet the same way I can with the same foods. So now I just try to encourage him to have some portion control. I haven't given up on him, but I made a decision that I will encourage him without sacrificing my own weightloss goals. Hang in there.

Rise n' Shine!

So far so good, I've been up 30 minutes and haven't cheated yet! I know, I know, it's only 30 minutes. But a babystep is a babystep!

I hope all of you are having great Monday mornings and for those of you who weigh in on Mondays, I hope you are pleasantly surprised by the results.

Nan

Congratulations Nan. 30 Minutes is 30 minutes. Take what you can get, lol.
Debbie- Congrats on 32 years! Wow, I am only at lucky 13.
Susie- I am glad to hear you are gynocologically fit and congrats on the .5. It counts. It all counts. The loss will catch up.
Ellen- It's Monday. Time to get back on track. You can do it.
Holly- What a nice family you have to take care of you like that. Sweet. It's nice to hear how motivated you are.
Annie- Recommit. We'll just keep trying until we get it right. Each step we take is good for us.

I had a good weekend. A little episode with some cheddar goldfish but other than that ok. I am looking forward to a good week OP and weigh in on Sat.
Have a great day.
Suzy

Hi all I am going to take today as my weigh in. I brought the kiddies back to my dad for the weekend, but he doesn't get home until late fridaynight, so I just stayed there, and went directly to work on Sat. So, I did not weigh in on my scale on Sat. I am off to a slow start, but I am doing good. I exercised already, now I just have to shower, then lunch for all the kids and off to run some errand~just trying to get them out of the house for a little while. I don't think I did badly over the weekend. I am really not trying to lose while I have the extra kids here. I am just maintaining for now and will really try to recommit to the dietafter my cruise. DH and I leave feb6! I just can't wait!! I am happy with my loss so far, and am not going to try to push. I am afraid I would go nuts. and I need to be all here for the kiddies.

Don't get me wrong, I am still watching what I eat, but I am not being overly strict. Well, I have to get running, I need to go loosen up in the shower!!

I am really hungry right now and going to a potluck at 5:30. that 's in 77 minutes. Had a good healthy lunch and breaky. Just had some carrot sticks for a snack. Sigh... I would love a Pb&J sandwich right NOW!!
HUGS you fab vixens!!!

Hello,
I had a little trouble at lunch time with some oatmeal pecan cookies. I had 3, then I had 3 more! I heard my little voice saying they will be there tomorrow but I didn't even listen to it. I just ate it. Next time, I'm picking up the phone and calling someone to tell them what I'm about to do. I ate them because I was home alone and I thought, it won't count..no one will know. Well I know it, and the scales will know it if I keep doing that! So, I'm hear to tell the world that I did it. Next time I'll tell the world I'm thinking about it before I do it. I just need to find about 3 people I can call and confess to before I do it. I think 3 is a good number because if one isn't available then I can move on to the next person. I will not let this derail me and I don't need to start over. Just move on and next time handle it differently!

Stacy: We can only be responsible for ourselves and no one else. Just show DH love and compassion and tell him that this is important for you to do even if he doesn't want to. Then do what you need to do.

Holly: Drink some water....enjoy the potluck but be careful!

Huggss to anyone I missed!
Susie

Very proud of myself today!!!!
 

It's great coming in from work, jumping on here and reading what you guys have to say. Thanks so much to everyone for helping me through yesterday with the hubby. He wasn't much better today but I just told him that if he doesn't want to diet that is fine but to not try to sway me into going off of it cause I don't want to.

:spin: He's iming me now from work asking me if we can go out to eat!!!!

Anyway today at work was so busy......I didn't have time to think about food. I left work after a 10 1/2 hour day and stopped by the store and it was right across from McDonalds and those fries were just calling my name but I drove on past. Then I had to run into Kroger and I found myself going up and down the aisles wanting something sweet and chocolatey. I picked up two or three things but I put them back down. I got what I ran in there for and literally ran out of the store, came home and had a whipped chocolate cherry yogurt. I know this doesn't sound like much but, you guys, for me this is huge!!!! This was such a big deal to me that I left the store without buying any food.....:dance:

Need to go spend some time with the children and cook dinner. Hope you all have a wonderful night!!

Bye,
Stacy

Congradulations Stacey!!!! That is quite an accomplishment. It is so hard not to pick up bad things at the store, when you are nor hungry, but when you are staving it can be impossible. Happy dance for you :carrot: :cb: :cp: :dancer:

Susie~don't worry too much about the cookies tomorrow is another day. Just be sure to drink your water and you should be fine.

I did not do good at all today. I sat down and had 3 (yes count them 3) take 5 bars. I feel so bad. I even felt sick afterwards. Then after some errands, I stopped at starbucks and had a carmel frap-but only a small. I am going to have one small helping od pasta now, and start again tomorrow.

Later chicas!

Hey everyone,
I've had a fair day. I almost stayed op. My workout at curves went well. My big oops was some mini m m's. We all have our personal struggles...LOL
If this was easy there wouldn't be anyone overweight. :dizzy:

Stacy: :cp: You rock!!! :carrot:

Ups and susie: :grouphug: forgive yourselves. You'll do better tomorrow.

Holly: Enjoy your potluck. I have 0 control at potlucks and buffets. They are truly bad news for me.

Nan::wave: Your doing great...You go girl

Everyone have a great evening.

Evenin' All!

Today was good in many respects: There was a pizza party at work with cake and I only had one piece and then kept away from the munchies by working through lunch. That's a pretty big victory for me!

Stacy! - YOU GO GIRL!!!
Ups and susie - Hang in there and don't beat yourselves up over it. Tomorrow is another day.
Holly - I'm saying a willpower prayer right now and it's got your name all over it. I would be DONE at a potluck - just done!
Debbie - I have always believed that the mini m&ms contain mini calories. You'll burn those bad boys off in no time.

If I've missed anyone, please forgive me. I need to get my sorry butt to bed. Tomorrow is going to be a long day.

Nan

Happy Monday Ladies.....

Hope everyone is doing ok, and OP.

Holly - what a sweet DD to bring you your coffee in bed. I remember my kids, when little, brought me breaky in bed for mother's day once. It was toast, bowl of cereal, coffee, and juice. They were a little upset cause they could not cook me anything. They had to have supervision for stove cooking. It was so sweet, and I went on and on how great it was, made my eyes leak, actually.

Stacie....Try not to let DH detour you on your track to a healthier better you. Keep on, keeping on.

Susie....good to see you, try not to be too tough on yourself. It is a new day, the heck with the cookies.

Debbie - Happy Anniversary!!

Nan - Baby steps and one day at a time.

Suzy - Day gone cheddar fish. The pizza ones got me yesterday.

Went to Steak n Shake last night with DS. Had a salad and Chili Mac Supreme, looked over and there was the weigh in lady from Weight watchers. GUILTY as charged. She just smiled and waved, and that was all it took. So got a Jr. Strawberry shake to go. haha

Today is a new day.

So far. Grits for breakfast. We are having an all-site, company pizza/salad/soda/cookie feast, due to the starting of tax season. I am planning on drinking water and eating salad. I brought my 64 oz Speedway gas station Coffee pot to go, and have filled it with water, my plan is to drink the entire thing before I go home tonight.

I belong to Curves and have not been since before the holidays, which is pitiful as they are taking 29.00 bucks a month out of my check and I don't even go. I AM GOING, I AM GOING. I AM GOING. Say a prayer of motivation for me.

I will do better today, I will, I will, I will. Being fat stinks and I do not like myself much when I am like this.

Hey to anyone I may have missed.

May the weight loss God's be with us all in full force.

(((Hugs to all)))

Annie

Good morning all,
I thought I better peek in here when I had some time. I'm about to begin my day at work. Just waiting for all my emails to print out so I can work on the requests of my customers.

I am happy to report that last night I did not have any more cookies, and we had egg sandwiches for dinner; instead of having chip (because I already had enough calories with the cookies), I had some raw veggies with my sandwich. I worked out hard at the Y. Did a 2 mile walk, used the stepper for 4 min..breathing hard and feeling good about it..and did weight training.

I'm keeping my focus today by getting here and drinking my water. I'm anxious today and that's when I eat. I have a dermotogilist appointment to have this spot on my leg checked out. I'm very anxious about it. If you don't mind saying a prayer for me I would appreciate it.

Stacy: I'm so PROUD of you for getting out of that store with no more than you went in for. Great job!

UPS: How are you doing today. Just for today tell yourself you will stay on plan...come on..I'm going to do it with you.

Debbie: M&M's..wow those sound good. I bet there were...ok..you had them...move away from them..you are still on plan.

LabChick: You did great with the choices you had before you at the work lunch.

Ladies, we must celebrate those little victories...we are overcoming an addiction here and we must look at it that way and every day that we stay on plan is just like an drug user staying clean, or a smoker not smoking.

Have a wonderful day!
Susie

Good Morning Everyone,

Susie- I am happy to see that you recovered from the cookie incident and put it behind you. You worked out, ate well, and came here. Terrific. I will pray for a positive appt at the dermatologist for you. I wish nothing but good reports.

Annie- Oh, the goldfish. I can't stop once I start. I enjoyed your weigh in lady spotting story. Many moons ago my husband and I were going to the Sat 11am meeting together and afterwards we would go two doors down to the restaurant and have our post weigh in splurge meal. We were always afraid of getting caught by a leader but instead always caught our fellow members doing the same thing we were. We would would all just laugh at each other. It was the funniest. Sounds like you have great plans for today. I am wishing that you are able to stick with it.

Nan- Great job at lunch yesterday. One slice of pizza is a huge accomplishment. I wish I could do that.

Debbie- Sounds like a good day to me. You worked out, ate well, and had some mini m&ms. Do they really have to be a bad thing? Can't they fit into your plan? One serving of those little suckers is probably like 100 of them anyway.

Ellen- Take it easy on yourself. We are all adjusting to our new lifestyle and have to learn how to make these things fit into it. You can do it. Today is a brand new beginning.

Stacy- Great job. The supermarket is a scary place sometimes. Everything starts to look good to you the longer you stay in there. You went in, went out, and nobody got hurt, lol. Whew!

Holly- I love potlucks. I love tasting everything at them. I love cooking for them. I love trying to make sure my contribution is better than everyone else's. Please let us know how you did.

I think I got everyone. If not have a great day and I'll get ya next time.

I had a mediocre day. I had planned out my whole day of food. Made a low fat vegetarian chili, skipped breakfast (1st mistake), had planned lunch, snacked on no salt/no fat pretzels, had turkey and swiss roll ups (two many),
changed dinner to small serving chili, and then had the dinner I had planned in the first place along with just a tad too many cookies. I have already done WATP and am working on some water. Try, try again. Today is a new beginning.

Ladies, I am doing good this am! Kids are working and I am getting stuff done. I have to work today, so we will see how late I get out. Have a great OP day! Have to run, Later chicas

Hello!

My day was pretty decent. I had a 2 egg omelet for breakfast and then some vegetarian chili for lunch and a salad for dinner. I'm hungry and really want to make a bowl of popcorn, but I've already had 1210 calories for the day so I should probably be done. I keep telling myself every night as I lie in bed with my stomach growling, "hunger is not a bad thing." Unfortunately, the other voices in my head keep yelling, "YES it is, it's a VERY bad thing." I probably sound like Sybil. ;o)

I'm too pooped to address everyone individually, but I sincerely hope all of you are on track and kicking pounds to the curb!

Nan

Hello all! Not too bad today. I had Ramen noodles with some (a ton) of mixed veggies and some cheddar cheese for lunch 500cal then for dinner I havd a big ol' salad so about 250cal then I had a sf snack bar for desert 120 so a total of 890, I had a snack this afternoon, but I can't remember what it was. so that was probably about 200-300cal, so not bad at all.

I don't usually do breakfast because the meds I'm on I have to take at least an hour b4 eating, and I have always had a hard time feeling full after I start eating. I know I should eat, but I do a lot better if I don't. If anyof that made sense let me kinow. I need to get some sleep.

Hey everyone,
I've done fair the last couple of days. I've stayed within my points range and made it to curves.

I thought when my supervisor became a manager she would help us with some of our issues, But oh no she has added to our work load. When one of my co-workers asked her about it. She said it was because she could count on us... Oh brother.
I still haven't heard anything about the full time position. Maybe by next week.

I hope everyone is well, I'm going to hit the shower and get in jammies for my big tv night.

Love you guys...Later :grouphug:

Hello,
I have good news to report. The dermotologist appt went well. She said the spot is nothing to worry about. It was some sort of a cyst or a boil that stretched the skin and now I have a little bit of loose skin there that is rubbing and then it causes this sack that the cyst/boil left to get infected and therefore it comes back up to the blister like thing I get on my leg. She said if it comes back again to call and get in that day or the next and they will cut the sack out. I guess they can only do this when it's inflamed. I'm really glad to know it's nothing. I am so fair and I worry about skin cancer. I have had 2 friends who have had those issues and one turned out to be melonoma.

I'm fighting a rotten cold! I stayed home from the Y tonight because I'm coughing and didn't think I needed to get hot and sweaty.

I feel like I've had a good week but I'm concerned that I won't show a loss at TOPS tomorrow night. For some reason the weight just doesn't want to move. I'm not giving up. I'll keep working at it until my body decides to give it up! Anyone have any idea why this might be happening? I know that we all have plataues but I want to get this one over with...suggesstions are welcomed!

Debbie: Hugs to you about your job. I certainly understand what it feels like to be overwhelmed at work. It's a lot better for me know (I hope that will help in the weightloss area now that I'm not so stressed all the time). I hope something full time comes available soon for you.

UPS: I have medicine I have to take on an empty stomach too. When I first started the medicine I was very strict about that because I wanted it to work. I have to take the meds 1 hour before I eat or 2-3 hours after I eat. It's really hard to snack when sticking to that, and I have to do it 3 times a day! I know that helped me loose a lot of weight when I first started it. As I said there is no time to snack....sort of like a "gift horse" sort of thing.

Labchick: I talk to my other voice a lot...lol!

Suzy: Keep doing what you are doing..you might not have a perfect day, but you are working hard to stay on plan and doing it most of the time..that's better than none of the time.

Annie, Holly, Jodi...and anyone I missed...looking forward to your posts!
I'm going to get my jammies on and head to bed!
Susie

Hiya ladies. I went to tops tonight. I had taken a leave of absence because of all my projects. I weighed in 3 lbs less than at home!! But still up from my lowest. My goal right now is to get back to 225.
Big night- a church meeting and SC meeting.Just relaxing a reading here.

HUGS all!!!

One-derland!
 

Hi all -

It's been a long time since I've posted in this thread, but I have to share the good news. Last week I was at 203.5 pounds, per my digital scale. I got sick and tired of weighing myself 15 times and having to average - so I got out my analog to compare (and used my tiny 118 pound fiance as the test dummy). The digital scale was weighing about 3.5 - 5 pounds too heavy, and really inconsistent.

So - I got on my super reliable / consistent and accurate analog scale. AND ...

:carrot: :love: I made it - I'm in One-derland! :carrot: :love:

This is the first time in 4-5 years I've been able to say that - and that's only because I was able to get below 200 for about 2 years as a freshie/soph in college. I'm at 199 now

I've spent 22 years of my life on the other side of the fence - I finally got over the hurdle!

Good :goodvibes to all you other chickies out there

TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT :hug:

Good Evening Ladies,
How is everyone doing today? I am having another good day using the hype from yesterday's good day to motivate me. I am trying to remember, which isn't easy, that I felt good about myself yesterday and today instead of the usual fat blob failure I usually think I am. I hope all of you are having a great day too.

Lisa- That is the best news ever! I am so proud of you.

Holly- Terrific news on the 3 pounds. Keep up the great work. Maybe you should weigh in on their scale more often.

Susie- I was thinking about your appointment and am do happy and relieved to hear that everything worked out fine. I hope your TOPS weigh in tonight goes well. Let us know.

Debbie- Sounds like you are doing better than fair. In the range and exercise. It don't get better than that. Way to go. Keep up the great work.

Ellen- Sounds like you are doing well. Let us know.

Nan- If you are hungry, popcorn sounds like a fine snack, calories or not. I don't think hunger is a good thing. It usually makes me start dreaming of all the trouble waiting for me in the kitchen. Popcorn is just the high fiber, satisfying thing to quell those voices coming from my kitchen.

Annie, Stacy, Jodi- Come on, stay in touch. Struggling or not let's hear how you are doing.

Suzy

Good morning,
I have been fighting a terrible cold. I'm so tired of coughing!
I went to TOPS last night and I had stayed the same. I'll take it.

Lisa: Hoorayyy!!!! Tell us what Onederland looks like!! I'm really excited for you.

It's great to see everyone posting. I will try to pop in later and answer individual posts, but for now I must get to work.

Susie

Hi all. I am trying to look up today. My eating has been really bad. I do fine during the day, but at night for dinner I lose it. I got on the scale today and I have gained 3 lbs back. I am going to try to do better today. I have been evercising, but it all comes down to starving myself I guess. I just need to get back to thinking that I don't need to eat so much. It is so hard with all the extra kids here right now. I am going to re-start writing down everything I eat. I will just have to make the time with everyone here. I guess I am not too down, just disapointed. Have a great day ladies, I will do better today!

Lisa~Yay!! congrats on your loss!!!

I had a Avon district meeting last night. When we introduced oursleves we were asked to say what we were thankful for. I said choices. I had the choice of being home with my kids for 7 years, I have the choice to building a home based business and so on. I am deeply thankful for these things.
My hubby was disgruntled with me last night right before bed and I dont know why. He refused to talk about it. I sat and told him I would listen...no deal. So I said I love you and walked away.
It’s going up to +8C/46F, all the snow is melting again.

DS is playing hockey at the big arena in the city tonight for 5:30 then we stay and watch our local Juniors. Very excited little boy.

Today I will pay bills, clear the darned diningroon table, finish up Avon client lists.

DD is still home sick, She has a deep chest cold.

I made tabouli yesterday enough for 2 meals. I had 1 serving for lunch and the rest for a snack. sigh

I am going up to hubby's home town tomorrow to sign up a new rep on my team. I will visit dearSIL and a dear friend!!!!!

‘Spose that’s it for now.

Good Morning Ladies,
How was everyone's night? I had another good day and am feeling good about it. I did my WATP video 4 times this week instead of the weekly goal of three times. I've hunkered down and put things straight with eating, so far. Tomorrow is weigh in day so I'm hoping the past few great days will balance out my goldfish era. I do admit to feeling some urges, cravings this morning. As they say, I am trying to pinpoint what is going on but I can't come up with it at the moment. Had my breakfast instead. Weekends can get a little rough so I'll have to plan stuff out.

Holly- It's nice to remind ourselve of what we are thankful for. Thanks for sharing.

Ellen- I have always been the kind of person that would hold off eating during the day until I couldn't anymore because it was like the floodgates opening after I put one thing in my mouth BUT that plan has never been successful for me. The fact that you are exercising and eating too much for dinner is telling you something but not to starve yourself. I think (JMHO) that maybe its telling you that you need to more throughout the day. Have breakfast and lunch and add some healthy snacks. Have a fruit, yogurt, or salad an hour or so before dinner. Drink some water but please don't think it means that you should starve.

Susie- Staying the same is a win in my book so WTG!! I hope you are feeling better soon.

All others- Speak up. How are you doing?

Have a great day, everyone.
Suzy

Not happy at all today!!!!
 

:( I know I haven't written in awhile but I've been really busy. I've been on my diet for almost two weeks....I don't think I've lost one single pound or inch. I'm not hungry and I'm doing great I think but nothing....it's just so discouraging when I have so much weight to lose that I've lost nothing yet.

Ed's still being a jerk. He called today to let me know that he was going out to eat with some coworkers at lunch. Doesn't really make me mad it hurts my feelings. I was so tempted at my lunch time to take my friend up on her offer to go get us both chinese but I told her now and instead I went and had my leftover grilled chicken and tomatoes. I'm holding to about 1000 cal a day and 25 and under fat grams.

If anyone has any suggestions I'm listening.

WAY TO GO LISA...GETTING TO 199 IS AWESOME!!

I have to run my daughter to cheerleading practice so I will be back on tonight.
Oh I got the biggest loser dvd....whew!! the low intensity stuff kicked my butt!!! But I love it.

Later
Stacy

Stacy,
Sounds like you are doing things fine. I would, if I may, make two suggestions. My first is that if you are exercising intensely perhaps you are building muscle. In this case it may take a while for the weight loss to catch up with the muscle weight. Secondly, I don't know of any calorie counting plan that recommends 1000 calories per day. Have you ever heard the saying "You have to eat to lose" ? If you have a lot to lose you may be doing yourself an injustice by keeping calories to low especially if exercising. Maybe you could find something on the web that has a recommended daily calorie count based on your specific counts. I use *********** which is a lot like WW Online but free.
Sue

Good Morning Ladies,

I had a good day yesterday. I had some leftover dinner in the fridge that bothered me all morning yesterday. I went ahead and had my breakfast. Then I went ahead and had the lunch that I had planned. Then I went ahead and had the leftovers. It was a small amount and it fit in but I didn't like that it kept calling me. Today was weigh in and I lost 1.5 pounds again this week so down 3 since joining. I had fleeting thoughts of "At this rate I'll never..." but quickly got over it. The amounts lost each week don't matter nearly as much as making these changes habit. If I am making a lifestyle change then the scale will go down regardless of how fast or slow.
Have a great day.
Suzy

Hey all,
I've been snacking too much again. I didn't realize it til I weighed this am and I only down 1 lb. I made it to curves 3x this week so at least thats a good thing.
They still haven't filled the full time position at work. I quess no news is good news...LOL.

Lisa: I'M SO PROUD FOR YOU...:hug:

I have to get up from here and get something done. I do more personals later.
:grouphug: love you guys

Evenin' All

Well, after almost 2 weeks of no movement on the scales, I finally lost 1 lb. PHEW! I was beginning to think I would sit there forever! I'll take one lb. and not complain because at least I'm moving in the right direction.

LISA!!!!!----I am so happy for you! I hope your successes rub off on all of us too!

Debbie --- A pound is a pound. Its one less pound you have to lose and that's a good thing.

Suzy --- you ROCK! You are completely right about changing habits. My dad weighed 100 lbs just over 18 months ago and people kept telling him that at the rate he was losing, it would take the rest of his life, but he didn't listen to them. His doctor told him that 1-2 lbs per week was the perfect way to lose because of his heart condition. He said he has never felt younger or had more energy and he's 65 years old. We'll get there too, we've just got to believe!

Stacy --- I feel for you. If you ever need to talk, I'm here. It's taken 2 years for my husband to think twice about what he says. I don't think they mean it, but it can cut you like a knife.

Ellen --- I love the way you cut through all the crap and just tell it like it is! Just know that all of us are rooting for you as much as we're rooting for our own weight loss successes.

Holly --- What's tabouli? I've heard of it, but never had the chance to try it. Would you mind sharing a recipe?

If I've missed anyone, please accept my apologies. I've got to get going though. We're going bowling as a family tonight and we look forward to it all week long. I've got a 16 year old and a 4 year old and it's one of the activities we all enjoy.

Nan

Good Morning Ladies,
I hope everyone's weekend is going well. Mine has been quiet so far. Today is chore day to get ready for the week ahead. I read an article about light House Cleaning burning 240 cals per hour so I think I'll shoot for that. So what do you suppose heavy cleaning is? Vaccuuming, mopping, scrubbing toilets? Not sure. Yesterday was ok for me. It was weigh in day so I loosened up a tad on the foods and enjoyed some not great choices that have popped in my head during the past week. Definitely NOT a free for all though so that's progress. Today is right back on track and that thought came naturally. Something has clicked and it feels good.

Nan- Thank the heavens above that the scale moved for you. Congrats. The scale is still a powerful motivator even if we accept this as a lifestyle thing. It has the power to make our moods soar or end up down in the toilet. I wish I could let that part of it go. Throwing out the scale would be the ultimate commitment to lifestyle change, huh? That thought scares me because it gauges my progress. I have never been the kind of girl that can use clothes fitting better as a tool. Besides I wear stretch pants, lol. It takes a lot of weight loss to have those babies fall down to your knees. lol.

Debbie- Congrats on the 1 pound down too. That is excellent. That's 52 pounds a year. I figured it out. If I average 1.5 pounds a week, like I have been, I can reach my goal of 199 by New Year's Eve. Wow. All that exercise you do really helps if you have a rough snack week. Gives exercise a whole new meaning. Exercise a lot- Eat more. Hmm.

Stacy- I hope your silence after you last post doesn't mean you are having trouble or have given up. Please let us know how you are doing. No one has the power, not even hubbies, to ruin your plans but you. You have all the power.

Have a great day.
Suzy

Hello all,
I've been in bed all day with this cold. I can't breathe due to the stuffiness and I cough until my head hurts.

I'm not really happy about being this sick. I just don't have time for it (who does?) I want to get up and moving and get this weight off...I'm so tired of dragging it around with me, but I can't do it feeling like this.

I'm just frustrated! I know that I"ll be well sometime, but I'm just feeling frustrated..thanks for letting me rant and rave!

Susie

Susie~ I am so with you sister.I spent all Sat in bed.

I WILL be voting today. Still undecided but have been thinking on it lots. You Canadians get out there and VOTE!!!

Still have a head chest cold. I have 5 kids today. It is looking like a sit on the couch, drink tea and not do a ton kinda day. Give the kids crafts to do, feed them well& put on a movie.
DS has hockey practice but he is coughing too. We may miss it. He has never missed a practice or game.
DH has been in an ugly, ugly space since Thurs. It escalated last night. I stayed calm.We talk after about 3 hours of his drama.I am not sure how to reach him. He needs to work this out for himself. Wish he wouldn’t take it out on me. Somehow, I am the bad guy in his eyes. I disagree. He is not feeling good about himself. I am not taking that on for him. I didn’t see him this morning. Hope he has had time to digest this and lets it go.

HUGS!

Not a good weekend, but I am recommitted again. Have been pretty busy, but that has not stopped me from eating too much. I will do better today and hopefully get some skating in. HAve a wonderfull Monday!!