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No work for me tonight
I tried to go to work, I really did. Then the school called and told me that my son got hurt in gym class and should probably get his wrist x-rayed:eek:
So instead of work we went to the hospital. He is fine just a real good sprain, but while we were there that stupid snack machine kept talking to me. Kept telling me that because I was missing dinner at that moment I could justifie why I was eating that kind of stuff.Well, I am proud to say, I ignored that machine and waited to get home to eat something healthy. I also did my workout today. So as crazy as it was today, somehoe I stayed on track:cp: Not sure how but I did. Anyway, Sarge.....even sarge's have bad days......BUT NO MORE COOKIES!!!! and NO EXCUSES EITHER. Keep those cookies away from you. Give them to someone else, get them out of the house. Tomorrow can, and will be a better day. Bluekat....I am on weight watchers and everything you have typed I am learning in my meetings. I believe in it all and also believe that if you stick with that plan you can't go wrong. My problem is that I don't stop eating all the stuff I am craving till I feel sick...lol luvinmom....welcome to the group, like sarge said the more the merrier oldwriter....imagine what the scale would have said if you waited....I do know the feeling about that scale though. I have one in my bathroom that I just have to step on everytime I am in there. I tried to say that I wouldn't step on it but I just can't help myself. Well everyone, have a good night and a healthy tomorrow. Goodnight, Lori |
:kickcan: Lori, I know how you feel, My first marriage was to a very abusive man, both physically and verbally. I was not allowed much of anything that I liked. When I got married the 2nd time to a very gooc man. I was allowed and encourage to eat what ever I wanted. It was potatoe chips, once I opened the bag, they were gone. That is where most of my weight came from, binging. It took me 14 to 15 years to realizes, I didn't have to eat the entire bag. It was just last year that I was able to open a bag, eat a few and put it back. Right now it is chocolate. My hubby has to have some in the house, but he doesn't eat but a piece or 2. Me, I know it is there so I eat a piece here, a piece there. I have gotten down to just 3 pieces instead of 10 or more a day. Maybe if you sit down by yourself and journal your feeling, you can figure out why you binge. There is a reason. Stress will cause you to go overboard. Good job on ignoring the snack machine.
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Lori, I'm glad your son is ok. I'm so proud of you for winning the battle of the snack machines. You should be so proud of yourself. Way to go! :cb:
Shirley, good for you to cutting down the intake. You're right, moderation is the key. Clipper, welcome. I hope to hear more from you soon. Carol, how is your sugar today? Do you also check your BP everyday? If so, how's that? I hope you didn't step on the scale today. No peeking until Monday!! We need to get away from that number and feel the other differences in ourselves. Personally, I sabbatoge myself if I don't see the results I expect from the scale. That's why I look for other differences. Kathy, how are you doing? Is your husband still hanging in there with you? Luvinmom, how are you making out? How's everyone making out with their weekly goal? We're 1/2way through the week. Get that exercise in or else! :drill: (I'm baaaaack!) My husband offered the last cookie to me this morning and I declined. I walked the dog this morning and even went an extra distance. It's about a mile with some hills. I was breathing pretty steady-heavy. I even had a little sweat going. Anyway, I came home and made my ham & cheese omelet w/egg beaters and had 2 glasses of water. I feel re-energized again. I'm still "step-on-the-scale" free this week (ahem, Lori and Carol). I've accomplished my goal of exercising 3 days this week. It came in time since I work tonight and tomorrow night (11p-7A). I may try to get something in on Sunday. I have to run, the school just called and I have to get my daughter (fever and stomach ache). Talk to you all soon. |
Alright, you girlies...I'm issuing a surprise challenge! I want an extra 10 minutes of exercise added to this week. No excuses! You can add it on at one of your sessions or do a separate session. And so you can't point fingers, the Sarge got her husband and dog out for an extra 15 minute walk tonight. You don't have to take a family member or friend this week, although it might be nice, but don't be surprised if it's asked of you in the future. I don't care if it's walking, swimming, sit-ups, stair-walking, biking, pilates, yoga, running (won't be me!) or whatever, just do it! You can do it. 10 minutes isn't that long, is it? We've all made excuses about exercise. But we need to take the time for ourselves. You have to make yourself the priority. That 10 minutes this week will get you closer to your long-term goal. I hope you all take part in this challenge.
"Big goals get big results. No goals get no results or somebody else's results." - MVH |
Hey Sarge,
Is this because you ate the cookies? Just kidding. I will definitaly join in on the challenge. Gotta go get kids in bed. Hope all is well, and I will check in tomorrow. Have a healthy day. Lori |
How is everyone?
Been MIA for a day or two, seems like things just pile up around here! Everything is going good, got one day of exercise in!! 2 more to go(PLUS an extra 10 minutes for Sarge!!) Good to see more people joining in! The more the merrier! :grouphug:
Hubby is still doing good, I just have to remember that he is taller and weighs more(not by much) and can have more calories than me!! If I could get him to drink more water we would be on the ball!! Can someone far away from me(I'm in Idaho) please give me their address so I can send them my scale and once a week send it back to me? I can't stay off the darn thing!! :shrug: It is there always, saying just take a peek! Then I get very discouraged if it stays the same or goes up from yesterday. :( I firmly told my hubby to only weigh once a week and then I get on it everyday. I promise to stay off of it until Monday! Really, really, really!! Well, time to go to bed, gotta get up with hubby in the morning! :coffee: Peace, Kathy |
Hi everyone. How's your Friday going? Kathy, you are to stay off of that scale until Monday! I think you have found yourself a goal for next week. I know it's soooo hard, but try not to be controlled by the scale. You'll increase the risk of falling into old habits if you don't get the results you want. And the stinker is you could be gaining muscle and losing fat but it won't show on your scale. I can't believe I've lasted all week without checking myself. But I can feel a difference. I don't feel as bloated.
I learned to like Diet Sprite and Diet Sierra Mist. I have NEVER been a diet drinker. I can't believe I like them. But it's a nice alternative to my sugar-filled Pepsi. It's nice to be able to have a soda (pop for westerners) and not worry that much. Last night the hospital fed us. :D I had a turkey wrap. It was so good. But then they gave us a cookie and bag of chips. I didn't have too much guilt since everything was in moderation. Oh, those cookies. :dizzy: And I don't even eat them that much. But chocolate chip cookies are out to get me! The supervisor gave me 2 extra cookies but I decided to give them to my kids. And for the record, you all may have to suffer with 10 extra minutes due to my moment of weakness, but too bad! :drill: Lori, watch it or you'll get 15! No back talking the Sarge! :) I was able to get a precious 3 1/2 hours of sleep in this morning. But I work again tonight. My daughter is sick and we're heading to the MD's. So, I won't be napping until this evening. I'll try to be good at work tonight. I sometimes get massive cravings for soda when at work. I've always used work as an excuse but no more. I know you grunts won't let me get away with it. Anyone else work 3rd shift? Oh, Kathy, I forgot. I want you to consider having your husband hide the scale from you for the week. I had my husband do that once. But I'm thinking you're a very stong woman and will learn not to give into temptation. Well, gals. I hope you all have a great weekend. I'll check in tomorrow. Have a healthy night. PS. Pray for me...it's raining and that always brings the babies! :stress: |
Happy Friday
Hello everyone, and happy friday. Well, let me start by saying that I have done my second workout for the week and the extra 10 minutes today. I am going to try to get in another workout before monday.
I also started talking to an old friend again and she invited us out to dinner for tomorrow night. I was a bit nervous at first because I wasn't sure where she wanted to go but we agreed on Applebees since it has a points menu for me. I am doing WW. So hopefully I don't blow it and eat every fried thing they make. I really have been doing good with counting my points and don't want to blow it. I wanted to share with all of you my new found joy. BROWNIES..... But they are the good kind, fat free. I made them into cupcake sizes and got 12 of them out of the mix. For me they are only 2 points a serving. They are called No Pudge Fudge Brownie Mix. All you do is add 2/3 cup vanilla non fat yogurt to them. So for any one who is counting calories or fat or anything else here are the numbers for them per serving. Calories- 110 Calories from fat- 0 Total fat- 0 Cholesterol- 0 Sodium- 120 mg Total Carbohydrates- 27 g Dietary fiber- less tehn 1 g Sugars- 17 g Protien- 2 g They are sooooooo yummy. Even my kids love them. So , I thought I would share them with you all. Well, time to get back to straightening up. Gotta work tonight:( Have a happy and healthy night and weekend. Lori |
Grrr. That darn exercise thing! I got on here just to get a little pick me up for a fudged day. Seeing everyone else talking about their goal is making me feel guilty for slacking on mine. I'm going to finish this up and jump on the treadmill. I did peek at the scale this morning. I had weighed myself a few days ago (before joining you all) and had some water weight. Today when I put my pants on they were loose! I had to see what the difference was! Scale only showed I had lost water weight plus 1 lb. Not anything to shout about, but it encouraged me to see that the gain really was just water. I have almost finished my water for the day, and should have no problem finishing before bed. Since I get up with my baby during the night I don't worry to much about the hour I finish up.
I started out the day motivated and positive I could conquer the overeating and emotional roller coasters, I didn't. I'm discouraged, and at the same time I'm trying to keep in mind that even though I didn't have a perfect day, I'm doing so much better than I was a few weeks ago. I eat a little less, I excercise a little more, I drink a lot more. The food I snack on is almost always a healthier choice. I'm cooking for my family again, and we are eating around the table. I've pulled myself out of a pit and though I have a long way to go, I'm no longer sliding backwards like I had been. (I had a friend help me see that I was fighting some post-partum depression.) You guys are great! It is a big help to keep in mind that there are others here challenging me to stay focused and to meet some goals. Gotta jump on the treadmill before I hit the sack, night all Jenn |
keep a positive attitude
Hey Jenn,
As long as you keep a possitive attitude then things will change for you. It sounds like your doing a great job so far with all the improving that you have listed already. Then when you get discouarged....before eating the bad things, just sign onto here and read a few stories. It always helps me. Plus knowing that I have some people that I can talk with about the same problem always help. I know I'm not alone, and neither are you. Up untill about 9 weeks ago, I would come home from work, knowing that I needed to lose weight, and eat a pint of Ben and Jerrys ice cream. Then I came onto this site again and read so many success stories that I knew I could do the same thing. All you have to do is keep your ming going in the right direction. You also have to know that if you have a bad day, then just forgive yourself and start again on the very next day, or as soon as you realize it was a bad day. Things will get easier. And we are all here to help. Everyone else (and you too Jenn) Hope all is well and everyone is doing what Sarge says (wink). I am going to get some sleep now. Not long till Monday and reporting in. Have a healthy day. Lori |
seeing if I can figure out this ticker thing
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One More Day
BE SURE TO READ THE END OF THIS POST!
I hope your weekend is going well. I just wanted to check in before Monday. I happened to be up at this hour since my head is so clogged. I just finished taking a hot shower, felt some wonderful relief, then took the dog outside and now one nostril is clogged again. :headache: Ugh. I need to dust, change sheets, kick the cat out from sleeping next to my head, etc. (Yes, even Sarge whines at times.) Oh well, I was sleeping since 5:30 last evening so I guess I can't complain too much. At least I got some sleep since it didn't happen after getting home from work yesterday. Now my son has strep throat. He was pretty sick yesterday. My daughter had the starts of it but is feeling much better. Sorry, enough about us. Jenn, I'm glad to hear you were motivated to exercise. How did you do on the treadmill? Did you have a hard time getting to sleep after that? Do you have a set routine at all? You're making good decisions with your food. Most of all, thank your friend for helping you see PPD. I won't stay on this kick after this sentence, but just talk to your care provider if you think you're still in the midst of it. Exercise, eating healthier and some sense of routine (which is a chore in itself) will definately help, which I'm sure you already know. You've got our support. :grouphug: Hang in there! Lori is right, coming to this site is so inspiring and helpful. I know I can't count on everyone for an encouraging word, funny thought or story and a kick in the can. Remember how wonderful it felt when you put on those loose pants? Keep focusing on that, no matter what the scale says. Lori, I'm proud that you've done your extra 10 minutes. You rock! How did dinner go? I hope you had a nice time. How are you all doing with your goals? Start thinking about next week's goal. It can have nothing to do with poundage. I don't want to hear I'll lose this much or be this much by next Monday. Focus away from the scale for now. Remember, as a wise woman said (Shirley), it didn't go on in one day, it won't come off in one day. I've had such a calm about not stepping on the scale. Now, we'll see how calm I am on Monday. LOL, Sarge may have to hand her baton over to someone to use on me! Ok, there's got to be a word limit which I'm sure I'm fast approaching. :blah: My fingers rattle on as much as my mouth. Keep the faith. We're in this together. We can do it! Ya'll are my inspriration to keep going this time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. :drill: MONDAY Please Post: 1) If you accomplished your goal, 2) -/=/+ changes in weight, 3) The one thing you're most proud of doing this past week, and 4) your goal for next week. Does this sound too corny? Please let me know. What helps me may not be helpful for you and I don't want to turn anyone off. Take care and thanks for letting me vent. A little sleep is a dangerous thing for me. :s: |
The day before
Well today is the last day to get in any goal that we have set for ouselves. Yesterday I got in another 30 minute workout. THen we went to dinner. And I am very proud of myself. I DID NOT BINGE. I stuck to my points. I had a nice dinner and dessert and even had a couple points left over for some midnight munchies. (which I had at like 10 and then went to bed cause I was tired) All in all I had a good night.
Sarge, sorry to hear that you are stuffy, and your son is sick. Hope everyone gets better soon. How old are your kids? Its always hard, no matter how old they are, to see them sick. Oh yea, are you staying away from those cookies? Everyone else, hope all is well. I must go clean again. I really wish I was rich enough to have someone else do it for me. But then again it is some moving around which turns into exercise somewhat. Well, have a healthy day all. Lori http://www.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3...9b5/weight.png |
Its Monday
Hello everyone......where are you?
Well, it is Monday and I am here to report that I did accomplish my goal this week. Got my 3 workout days in and also did my extra 10 minutes for Sarge. Not sure what my weigh in is yet today. I go to my WW meeting tonight to get weighed in and I really go by their scale since I think mine needs new batteries (its digital) and says some really strange weights latly. Although that could be a good thing since I am a scale watcher. OK, so my goal this week.....I am going to stay off of that scale. Going to put it in the closet and not take it out. (or at least thats what I am going to try to do) I am also going to get in anohter 3 days of workouts. I am buying workout tapes from WW tonight so that I have different things to do. I really am hoping for a tread mill for Christmas. Well, Im ust get going for now, Hubby is home with a toothache today. Going to start a big pot of soup for dinner tonight, so he can eat. Hope to hear ALL of your reports soon. I will post tonight with my weigh in. Have a healthy day. Lori |
Sarge Checking In
Lori, way to go meeting your goal for last week! Good job. I think not stepping on the scale is a great idea. It's tough but if I managed to do it, you can. Let us know what your weight is. Also, I think that's great that you're buying tapes. Variety is good.
As for me: Goal- Met! I actually added 2 extra walks (which included the 10 extra minutes). One day of Curves, the rest was walking the dog. Weight- I lost 3.5 pounds this week. Goal for next week-Exercise 4 days, at least 2 being at Curves. (I actually got up at 6:00am and went this morning.) Also, 25 crunches per day this week. Hope to hear from everyone else soon! Have a great week. Thanks for hanging in there with me, everyone. I appreciate your posts. It's so helpful to hear how others are doing. |
Cookie Dough Got Me Again!!!
It got me again! And it tastes better this week than last! Oh, what to do?!
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step away from the cookie dough
Ok here goes.....for every bite of cookie dough you had, add another 10 minutes exercise, or 10 crunches this week. Maybe if you think about all the extra excersice you won't want to eat it anymore. How old are your kids? Old enough to make the cookies themselves? You can beat this. You have will power. I know you do.
Well, I asked my husband that when I go to my WW meeting to hide the scale so that I can not find it. Although we are not in a big house and I know most hiding places, I am hoping out of site out of mind. Enough for now....still waiting to hear from everyone else on how their week went. Have a healthy day. Lori |
Uugghh, I haven't lost anything! (I lost 2 pounds mid week when I snuck a peek, but I've got them back!) I did not meet my workout goal. I had planned on taking the kids on a long walk yesterday afternoon, but I had a sick kid, then I got hit with some wierd bug. I was so dizzy for about 6 hours that I had to hold the walls to stay upright. I fell to the floor while cooking dinner and DH had to help me get up because I kept falling over everytime I started to stand. Scary stuff :( ! However, I was way more active this week than usual. I played more with the kids, and I'm turning an upstairs room into a schoolroom so I ran up and down the stairs at least 10 more times than usual each day, I also went on a cleaning frenzy on Sat. I drank all of my water every day except 1. And today I went to a buffet with my mom. Since I had to do 3 rounds to the bathroom with kids, and 4 rounds to the food bar with kids, my food had plenty of time to get to my tummy. I doubt I ate half of what I've been known to eat at those places! Yeah me! (can it be a yeah me when it wasn't really my discipline that accomplished it??)
I'm noticing a big change in the way I'm thinking. More and more often I hear myself say "When I lose the weight" and not "If I lose the weight". I growled at the scale this morning (literally :lol: ) but I didn't whine about it, or let it ruin my day. For this week. 1) Continue drinking 64 oz of water daily. 2.) Excercise: 3 times this week, and do toning 3 times. Plus I'll match that 25 a day on abs! 3.) Stop eating by 8:00 4.) Eat everything at the table. I eat a lot less when I have to sit at the table with my food! This is doable for me, but definitely a challenge! I've got to get busy, I haven't even had half of my water yet today thanks to being gone most of the day. Jenn (My hubby is so excited about the new attitude that he asked me how long before we have the next babe! I told him I really want to hit 150 or less and get Samantha sleeping through the night. My new schoolroom may have to turn back into a bedroom for baby #5 :dizzy: ) |
I'm rubbing off on Lori!
Jenn, are you sure you're not pregnant now? ;) I had vertigo, or what they thought was a virus affecting my inner ears, and it was horrible. I never want to feel that way again. You have my sympathy on that. Jenn, I'm so proud of you! Do you realize you're telling us about the positive changes you made this past week, and also next week, and didn't let the scale get you down. I can tell you have a new mindset. And isn't it great your hubby noticed as well? I think it's great. Don't get so caught up in the scale. You know you have work to do this week. You clearly set your goals and I know you'll achieve them. Keep concentrating on the positive. :)
Lori, I know who should be promoted to 5 star general! Now, what do you consider a bite? I haven't had as many baked cookies as last week. But you're just what I needed. I will do 10, no 15 extra crunches a day. Man, I can't get away with anything. Next you'll have me scrubbing the floor with a toothbrush! My daughter is 10 and my son will be 6 on Thursday. My birthday is on Wednesday. We've already started to celebrate with a little party last night.(I won't tell you that I had cake last night and a peice this morning.) I'm glad you asked your husband to hide the scale. When the urge strikes, think of how ridiculous you'll look hunting through the house for a scale. Do you want that little thing to have that much power over you? :?: I'm worried that we haven't heard from anyone else. I hope I didn't scare them and that they're still hanging in there. I'm off to have dinner, take a walk and do my CRUNCHES. :mad: ugh. |
good night for me
Hello ladies,
Jenn I am really sorry to hear that you had a bad day with not feeling well, and being dizzy. Is that the first time it has happened? You might want to be carefull. But I am very glad to hear that you DID NOT let the scale ruin your day. you may not have lost pounds but who knows maybe you lost inches? Things will get easier especially since your mind set has changed. Congrats for that. Sarge, not sure I want the promotion just yet, but I am trying to keep you on track the way you keep me on. I guess a bite would be at least 1 cookie, or the equivilant (sp?) in cookie dough. One day your just going to stop making them all together (probably not) but you will be able to NOT eat them. As for me, I bought the tapes from weight watchers tonight and plan on doing them at least 4 times this week. And while I was gone at my meeting my hubby did hide the scale. so we will see how long it takes for me to try to find it. lol I also lost another 1.8 pounds. My new total is 18.6 down. I am really proud of myself. Some times I get so discouraged but I know I can do this and I WILL do this. Well its time to get kids in bed and I will post tomorrow. Have a healthy night. Lori http://www.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3...c85/weight.png |
Somebody Kick Me!!!
Sorry all, I have been so absent lately. Life is busy! Thanks for the PM's, makes me feel good to get on the computer and have email that is not SPAM!! :lol:
Okay for my week- :shrug: I don't know what happened! I did get through without stepping on the scale until this morning! That's the only thing I accomplished! I only exercised 1 time!! :sorry: My weight went down, but only by 1/2 pound :( It's the first time in 15 weeks that it hasn't been at least a pound. I didn't help things today either, the chips were just calling my name all day! I ate some with lunch and a whole :ink: grab bag of french onion Sun Chips on the way to town.(End confession time!) On the good side- My hubby lost 6 pounds!! :goodscale I am so proud of him!! He is drinking lots of water, usually it's just lots of coffee! :coffee2: My goals for this week are- 1)Exercise 3 times 2)Continue to drink 100oz or more everyday 3)Write down everything I eat, good and bad!! I keep blaming the cold weather on the lack of exercise, but when I walked the other day it was cold, and it was so refreshing outside. I really have no excuse! SOMEBODY KICK :rollpin: ME INTO GEAR!!!!!!!!! I have to admit though, I feel really good about myself overall-15 weeks ago I would never have thought I would lose 27.5 pounds in this time. I haven't done too bad, but I know I can do better! I am worth it, my husband and children are worth it!! Jenn, I hope you are feeling better! If it happens again go see your Dr.! High blood pressure will cause dizziness and fainting. I've been there, had to take medication. My kids are-daughters 18, 11, 9 and 4, sons are 17 and almost 2(January 8) My oldest daughter moved to Washington after she graduated in May. I am homeschooling my 11 & 9 yo girls and my 17 yo son. It is quite a challenge!! Rebecca and Lori, you guys are doing good(even with the cookie dough!) I am proud of you! :cheer: Next week I will be proud of myself!! Well, I will end the book now. Glad to see everyone doing good! Keep it up! Tomorrow is a new day, and we will succeed!! Peace, Kathy |
I'm kicking butt again!
Kathy, you should be proud of yourself. You stayed off of the scale, you exercised once instead of not at all and you lost 1/2 pound! You need to concentrate on the positive. Now, you need to increase the exercise. You didn't meet your goal, but at least you did something which is better than nothing! I know your plate is full (sorry, bad example) but you said it best when you stated you wanted to change for yourself. You'll be such a more energetic mom, wife and friend. You can do this. We don't always have weeks we're proud of but there's always something we can build on. You named your new goals. Now, no excuses. :drill: I want them met this week! You can do it. I'm the queen of excuses. If I can do it, so can you. You're inspiring me to keep going. I can't wait to say that I've lost 27.5 pounds. :cloud9: Concentrate on your goals, not the scale. Think of getting yourself healthier and your body will listen. I won't get on you too much about the chips because I fell to them again, as well. However, mine were of the chocolate variety. :D I also want to be hearing from you more often. It's easier to stay on track if you keep checking in with everyone. We can't keep on you if you don't check in.
Lori, yoo-hoo! :dancer: Good for you. I'm happier about the fact you bought the tapes. Let me know how it goes. Did you find the scale yet? Remember what I said.:nono: Jenn, how are you feeling? I hope you haven't been dizzy again. Kathy's right, you should see your doctor if you're still experiencing those symptoms. Also, are you eating and drinking enough? If you're breastfeeding, you know that little one will zap it from you. Don't fool around. As for me, I hit Curves again this morning. :strong: I picked my friend up and we went at 6:20 this morning. I did my 35 crunches after my workout. Oh yes, Lori, my husband made me do 40 last night. UGH! He likes your line of thinking. He thinks I should've done the extra exercise though. We did take the walk. It was a wonderful brisk 15 minute walk. The whole family went. I work tonight but my friend offered to keep my son after kindergarten, so I can sleep tomorrow, and then we're going to Curves tomorrow afternoon. Ok, well I have to get in the shower. Keep checking in and let us know how you're doing. We can do this ladies. I'm proud of all of you! Lets keep it going! :grouphug: Have a great day. |
hello ladies
Hello everyone,
How is everyone doing today? Kathy, you don't need us to kick you into gear...sounds like you have already done that yourself. I am proud of you for not getting discouraged, and for staying happy with your self. You did fine this week. You realized where you went wrong and have decided to try to fix that. Congrats. And beside 1/2 a pound is better then no pounds.lol Hang in there, we're all here with ya. Rebecca, Glad to hear you went to curves this morning. But 6:20 is WAY to early for me. Also glad to hear that you did the extra crunches. Is your husband working out with you? I think its great that he is helping you stay focused. Jenn, how are you doing? eeling better I hope with NO dizzy spells? Well, as far as me....I did 2 out of the 3 tapes that I bought today. So that was two 30 minute workouts. The second one was a little tough but I got though it, and right now I feel great. I know I can do this and get at least 2 to 3 more workouts this week. Don't think I can do the crunches just yet. We have all hardwood floors and I really don't have a mat to lay on. I will work on getting one though. Ok, time to take a shower and get ready to pick my son up from school. Hope to hear from you all soon. I enjoy reading your posts. Have a healthy day. Lori http://www.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3...e97/weight.png |
help
How do I get rid of the second ticker? why is 2 of them showing up?
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Thank you Rebecca and Lori!
I just wanted to thank you both! You made me feel better today! :sunny: It really shows me how good it is to have support and encouragement on this journey. I have my husband cheering me on also, but it's not the same as woman to woman support! Ya'll are awesome!
As for my day-I got in my exercise(not on purpose! :^: )The water pump went out on my van :censored:when I went to town and I ended up walking to the bank and back to the store where my van was, but it was still a good 15-20 walk with my 4 yo! One down, two to go!! I didn't get all my water in, I ended up being in town a "little" longer than I thought I would! Food-Chips got me again, and about 1/4 of a loaf of french bread, but the rest of the day was good. Hope you all had a good day! "See" you tomorrow. Peace, Kathy PS- I came up with a name for our "group"!! Bulging Beauties!! Soon to be the Bikini Beauties!! :rofl: :lol3: |
I Love It!
What a great name, the Bulging Beauties! Great idea. I'm sorry to hear about your van, Kathy. It sounds like you looked at the positive...you got your exercise in. Now I don't have to hound you about not doing it.:)
Ok, I'm on my way to bed but I had to stop in for a confessional. I arrived home this morning to find my husband and daughter at each other. There were about 15 minutes left until the bus and no one had breakfast yet. So I diffused the situation, managed to get everyone on their way but no one said HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Oh, I know I'll be able to milk this one for awhile. But I was bad and let my emotions get me. I had a sandwich and a "more than average like I'm more than average" piece of cake. It was delicious, but I know I must suck it up and pay the price. So who's going to give it to me? Or are all of you going to give sweet payback? :snooty: Hmm, perhaps I should make all of you pay for my mistake? No, this was a huge infraction. Ok, I'm ready for my punishment, if I must (key word-IF). Just remember I'm a year older so go easy on me. :sorry: I don't mean to whine about this. But golly, I sound pretty self-centered, don't I? Whining's over. I hope you all have a good day. I'll be talking to you later. Keep up the fight, ladies! We can overcome and underwear. Huh? I get really stupid due to sleep deprivation. Good night. |
good morning
Hello ladies,
I absolutly agree with the name Buldging Beauties, I love it. Although, not sure you would ever catch me wearing a bikini :o lol. Kathy, sorry to here about your van. It is always a pain in the butt when a vehicle breaks down. But as Sarge said, you did look at the possitive side and got some walking in. And I have faith in you that you can get at least one maybe two more days in. :D I don't know about Sarge, but I give you a pass for the chips this time. Just try to get the water in, it really is an important key to weight loss. As for you Sarge...... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! :balloons: :hb: I also give you a pass on the cake thing. Since it is your birthday. Besides with the way you are, you will probably do some extra something on your own ;) . But you don't HAVE to. Maybe your family is planning something for tonight. If not, milk it for all its worth :lol: . You deserve it. As for me, I want you to know that the stupid metal box that used to be in my bathroom is still hidden (the scale). Every time I walked into the bathroom yesterday I was looking for it. How pathetic is that? I even asked my husband to take it out just once. He, of course, told me NO. I wasn't mad though because I know he is only doing what I asked him to. Although the thought of trying to find it did cross my mind, untill I thought about what Sarge said. I would probably be silly looking all over the house for the scale. So I forgot about it and went on with my night. Last night I had NO cravings for chocolate, and if you all know me yet, that is one of my favorite things. But I didn't even want it. My kids were eating a big candy bar from their halloween bowl and it didn't even bother me. YEA for me :cp: I have to say I was proud of myself. I am also going to try to get in another workout today. I felt good yesterday after doing them. Maybe this exersice thing is catching on. Well, time to go start my cleaning. Sleep well, Sarge, and have a great birthday. Kathy keep going with that possitive attitude. It will get you far. Have a healthy day, Lori |
Hi everyone - mind if I join this group? I am a ww & have my meetings on Mon.
I am currently at 205# and do WATP tapes for exercise. Just stopped going to Curves for the winter since it is not handy with the extra driving - I really liked Curves when I got there but made alot of excuses not to go. Live with bf for 1 yr & have a 18 yr old in 1st year university. My bf is a big-time junk food eater & is always having treats - I find this is one of my biggest challenges at night. But I am determined to drop weight & treat each day as a new beginning. My immediate goal is to get under 200# & exercise at least 3x this week. I have no trouble drinking all my water. Anyway, hope I can get & give some tips here & look forward to chatting with you. Bye for now! |
welcome bandit
I think I can speak for everyone and welcome you to our group. We are all doing different things here. We are also a pretty motivating group. Just ask Sarge lol. We are making weekly goals for ourselves, outside of the weight numbers. So your goal for this would be the working out 3 times this week. We check in on Mondays with our results for the week. Weather or not we met our goals, good and bad things that happened during the week and what our losses are. We also set new goals for the week on Mondays.
Besides all of that we post when ever we want during the week. I am also on WW and weigh in on mondays. Reading about you it sounded like me. I fight the nighttime snack monster all the time, but have found different snacks that fit into my points. Chocolate is one of my biggest monsters. I fight with that one all the time, but have found these wonderful brownies that if you make them into cupcakes they are only 2 points. Ok enough about that, welcome to our group. Have a healthy day, Lori |
Happy Birthday Sarge!!!!!!!!
Can only stop in for a minute but wanted to say Happy Birthday!! :hb: You're as old as me now! Hope you slept well! I say-make 'em pay for forgetting your birthday this morning-dinner, house cleaned, flowers, whatever you want today and the rest of the week!! Moms birthday should last a week anyway! And since it's your birthday I think we'll let you have cake :D Just don't try it again till next year-we won't fall for it!
Lori, thanks for the pass-I owe you one. I have almost got all my water in for the day. I don't think anyone will see me in a bikini-EVER-but it was a thought!! Welcome Bandit2, the more the merrier :grouphug: Well, I better get outta here, we have to go fix my :censored: van! Good thing my husband is a mechanic!! Hope you all have a great, healthy night! I will stop in tomorrow!! Peace, Kathy |
Welcome Bandit
Welcome, Bandit. Lori summed it up. The more the merrier. I can't believe they didn't warn you about me. Hence, the nickname.:drill: I hope I don't scare you off too soon and I'm glad you're here. We're with you for the one-way journey to a healthier babe. My daughter was laughing at the thought of me wearing a bikini. I was asking my husband if I lost all this weight, should I get plastic surgery to remove the extra skin. Anyway, I told her if I ever have that bod, it's going into a sexy momma bikini! :p
The crew came through. They made me a homemade taco pizza with a candle and a homemade card (a chicken working out with dumbbells). It was very cute. They did while I was at CURVES FOR THE 3RD TIME THIS WEEK! :o I dragged my friend there tonight. She also calls me Sarge. I must really be a pain. Anyway, it's great motivation for both of us to keep going. I was able to do the standing quad stretch tonight. :D My friend had to help me get one of my legs up a bit further. I told her that's why I bring her. I can't wait to be more flexible. I have to admit, the cake is the tip of the iceberg. I haven't really been eating well this week. But I've been moving soooo much more. I figure I'll wait another week or so before really cracking down on my diet. I just need to keep moving. Ya'll are so motivating as well. It feels so good to be able post that I exercised again. And I did my crunches, Lori. My abs are still rebelling. Ok, enough of that. Kathy, did you get another day of exercise in? How are you making out with your tapes, Lori? Bandit, I have the WATP tapes as well. I just may have to break out Leslie this week. Good luck to all. And since I'm on such a high, I'm issuing another surprise challenge...Drink 2 extra glasses of water tomorrow or the day you read this. NO EXCUSES! :coach: I'm off to take a shower. By the way, my husband wants you to know that he does help with the house cleaning and laundry already. I agree. I'm so lucky to have a great one like him.:smug: Don't worry though, he's still feeling guilty. I'm sure I'll get another couple of days out of it. Have a great night. |
Hi ladies- Ive been here a couple times but Ms. Rebecca reminds me to get on and receive and offer support. I am doing well, except for those sweet tooth cravings that creep up on me. Rebecca ordered me 10 crunches for that = ) I am doing well. The first few months at Curves I was doing the curves workout 6 times a week and in the beginning I would add a 20 minute walk and/ or pilates. As the months passed I was just doing the Curves workout. After a while I started worrying about burning out at Curves so for the last month or so I have been trying to change it up a bit. I am doing Curves about 3 times a week and power walking the other day. Some days I do pilates and some days I do both. I also started lagging on my 8 glasses of water a day. I am doing better though I've been getting all my water in. My weigh/ measure in day at Curves was Sunday which means I should have done it Monday but I did not. I was thinking of skipping it for a while. I definately do not want to get on the scale. It never fails to disappoint me and I think the scale will be the root of failing for me. Just when I 'know' I lost something stays the same. Does anyone think this is good or bad? I know I should be keeping track of my progress. I plan to measure in, though I havent done it for a little over a month and it is supposed to be done monthly. Blah. Any comments ladies?
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Happy Birthday!!! I agree, birthdays get a freebie!
I've been doing well, workouts and water are on track. I've not gotten dizzy again, thanks for all the concern! I'm having a hard time sleeping tonight, but I still need to get back in bed so I'm making this quick. I've totally missed the late eating goal. Hubby keeps coming in from work late and I always wait for him. I guess I better stop that, hmm. We sign on a house Friday so I may not be in touch much for the next week our 2. I'll be lurking and pop in to post a quick line as often as I can. Well I've got a baby that should be ready to eat soon, and I have to get up early and get extra school done with the kids to help balance out the next few weeks. Good night all. Jenni |
Good Afternoon, Bulging Beauties
Hi ya! How's everyone doing today? Lori, I forgot to tell you that I'm still cracking up about the "stupid metal box" in your bathroom. :rofl: You're too funny. But I'm glad you remembered what I said. I have to admit, I've been tempted to peek more than I have this week. Did you catch that? Yes, I looked a couple of times. I won't for the rest of the week. I have to practice what I command. Jenni, keep at it, doll. I'm glad you're staying on track. Are you exercising at night? That could be why you're having trouble sleeping. It may also have something to do with the new house, baby, husband working late and about every other 90,000,000 things you have going on right now. I'm glad to hear you haven't had anymore dizzy spells. Keep up with the water. Speaking of that....ahhh, just had a glass. See, you're inspiring me! Ok, ladies, have a good day. I hope to hear from you all soon, including Bandit and Kathy. Oh and thanks for the freebie from yesterday. :D
Fondly, |
mid week
Hello everyone, and how are we all doing? Me? I am doing pretty good. Although I fell asleep for an hour with my daughter this morning and she woke up before me. Ican't find my living room floor. She lost it under all of her toys. So needless to say I must clean before I can get a workout in today. Wouldn't that count as 2 workouts? ;) I did get in another 2 workouts yesterday. So I have 2 days of workouts but 4 workouts done. This extra 2 glasses of water might have me in the bathroom all night but I will do it. I already get like 10 to 12 glasses in a day, so I might be floating at work tonight.
Kathy, Keep up the good work with getting your water in. I'm glad your hubby is a mechanic, won't cost as much to get your car fixed. How is he doing with his weight loss? Still getting him witht he plate trick? Sarge, OK, is that an excuse I was reading before? Why do you have to wait till next week to start you lifestyle change (diet)? Why not start it now? You don't have to be so drastic this week but start cutting back now instead of saying,"ok now I can only have this much from now on" Just cut back a litle at a time and keep with the exercise and you can do it. Oh, and congrats on going to Curves 3 times this week already. Keep up the good work. Piink, Do you really have to weigh yourself or can you just go on the measurements? Maybe thats all you have to do, stay away from the scale. Inches off is just as good as pounds gone. Just keep up with the activity and water and eventually the weight will start to drop off. Jenn, You sound like a very busy ladie. When do you have time to even eat? lol I am glad to hear there are no more dizzy spells. Maybe you were just under to much stress. Congrats on the new house. Try to check in every once in a while in the next couple of weeks just so we know your ok. Well time for me to get my butt going and clean up this toy store, I mean living room. Then get in a workout. We are at mid week and everyone who is having a slow start with their goals for the week should start to get moving. I will check in tonight after work. Have a healthy day ladies. Lori |
OOOOOOkay....here we go
I'm here, just not sure why....no let me take that back, I know why it's the admitting part I'm having trouble with. Calories today...we just wont go there. Started out great but went straight down hill.
Bfast: oatmeal, water, 1 piece of whole wheat toast, barley there butter Lunch: hamburger, bun, slushie x2, chips (diet chips) Dinner: fake taters, dash of gravy, coffee, koolaid 6oz, manicotti 1 1/2 peices and 1/4 cup of cottage cheese. See no self restraint...I did move furniture and clean today for atleast 2 hours. I'm going to step for a little while. I hope...Better tomorrow, better tomorrow, better tomorrow.... Any advice is welcome.... Hugs and revolution |
to much water
hello everyone,
Just wanted to post and let Sarge know that I got that extra water in today. Although I think 14 glasses of water in one day is way to much. I think I gained just from the water....lol Well I did get another workout tape in today. Only one, but it was an intence one. My legs feel like rubber. Anyway, I am going to go to bed. I will check in again in the morning. Have a healthy day, Lori |
Lori, did you think of me everytime you were up to the potty? :D You're doing great. Good job on the water and tape. I know you're right about the food. I stopped writing everything down and I think that's a no-no for me. I'll start doing it again. I met my exercise goal. 4x's at Curves this week. I'm also doing my crunches. I missed yesterday but I'll make them up after my abs stop quivering for awhile. My water intake must increase today. It was poor yesterday. I feel myself slipping in the diet and water department. Help me ladies. I won't give up though. I'll keep you going if you keep me going.
Charmed, pick a goal for the week. We actually check in on Monday so you'll have a 1/2 week. Concentrate on something you can do by then. For instance, exercise 2 times or drinking 6 glasses of water for the next 3 days. Nothing to do with weight. We'll work on you. But start small. Once you build up your confidence, you'll have more strength to control yourself. At least you're here with us. How is everyone else doing? I think some of the bulging beauties went MIA. I hope they check in soon. The more the better. Ok, I hope everyone has a healthy and productive day. Take care. ;) |
Good Morning Beauties!!
Good Morning All! I am having a good day so far(it's only 10:17)!! I have already drank 1 bottle of water(I usually drink 3-4 33.8 oz bottles) Most days I don't start until lunch, so I'm ahead! I am on my way out into the COLD morning to get my 3rd day of exercise in! That will meet my goal for exercise, but I WILL get at least one more in before Monday. I have also been writing down everything I eat, the good and the bad, bad, bad! The only goal I didn't meet was not getting on the scale!! It made me step on it, I swear! :devil: It was there in front of the toilet and said I couldn't pee until I weighed, and with all that water :drill: Sarge made us drink yesterday, I just had to do it, I really had to go!!!! :dizzy: Okay, okay, I'm a bad liar! ;) But I promise to stay off until Monday!
I am little down :( 'cause I know I am not going to make my Monday wieght loss goal. Oh well, I just have to set a new one for Christmas. I am NOT going to beat myself up! Lori, awesome exercise!! I need to get myself motivated that much! You inspire me to get off my bottom!(and that's quite a chore!! :lol: ) Sarge-Glad to hear your family treated like the :queen: you are for your birthday!! Luvinmom-I'm glad you're feeling better, good luck on the new house! Check in when you can! Charmed-Welcome to the Bulging Beauties, the best group on the board!! Better tomorrow is something I always say!! Sometimes it is, sometimes its not, but there is always another one to start over with!! Good Luck, we are here for you! I better get out of here, with all my distractions(kids) it has taken me an hour! to write this!! :dizzy: I need to go walk and have some quiet time!! Peace, Kathy |
good afternoon
Hello my fellow buldging beauties,
First things first..... Kathy and Sarge, Way to go on meeting your goals for the week already, and its only Thursday. You guys are awesome. I am really proud of us all. Now all you have to do is stay off the scale. That goes for you too Sarge. Mine is still hidden and I haven't tried to look for it yet. I am glad we are all getting that water in too. Again, VERY PROUD!!!!! As for me personally, I am doing great with the water today as well. I don't think I will get a workout today. Not enough time, and the fact that my legs still hurt from yesterdays workout doesn't help. But I will get at least one more (maybe two) in this week. I won't be around till tomorrow night. I am going to spend the night at a friends house. So I will check in tomorrow night when I get home. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK LADIES!!!! Have a healthy weekend, Lori |
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