Battle of the Bulge #1
 

Hey everyone!
Good idea moving us to support and I am glad our wonderful moderator will help us make that happen. :D

Today is weigh in day- it is really important that we all weigh in so we can get a start point and can see all the great progress we are going to make. If you don't want to post your weight that is OK too- you can just let us know how much you lose each week.
My weight: 286 (lost one pound)

I am so glad that you all decided to join me and feel free to let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. I am excited about this project :cb:
and want everyone to get as much out of it as they can.
I am going to keep a progress chart for everyone and will post on Sundays the "success stories" of the week. This can be a big victory or even just that you managed to stay on your plan all week and deserve a big pat on the back. So- let me hear about them. A small victory to you can be a big inspiration to the rest of us.
Glad to have everyone on board and I hope to get to know you all in the weeks to come.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
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I Want In
 

Hello my name is michelle and I would like to particapte.... weighed my self today 227...Looking for a few people that can share the same struggles as me...hopefully with everyone support everyone will reach their goals and smile brighter then they already are... :D

Recap of program
 

Welcome Michiemish!
For those of you just reading this board to see what it is all about-
It was started on the buddy up board and moved here so there is an explantion on that board under "For those that need support and motivation"
but basically we are banding together to offer support and track our progress.

The schedule is:
Sun- weigh in day
Mon- support
Tues- support
Wed- food consumption: how is everyone doing? day
Thurs- exercise inquiry- how is everyone doing? day
Fri- fun and support
Sat- recap of week
Every Sunday is a new thread and the group is called Battle of the Bulge!
Everyone is welcome and you can jump in anytime. I am going to keep a progress spreadsheet on what we share so we can see how we are progressing. :D
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Hello crimegirl and Michelle!!! Well I weighed in today at 278!! I'm so disappointed in myself. Before my birthday (Oct 23rd) I was down to 269. I thought I had been doing pretty well but I guess not. I've been out a few times plus these darn potlucks I guess I ate a little more than I thought. I'm back to my eating plan as of today and I'm exercising. Hopefully I'll be back to 269 soon.

Don't get discouraged oraki!
Look how far you have already come- one slip is not that bad and you have made an effort to stop it and now it is time to get heading in the right direction again. :dancer:
You can do it!
You still have lost a lot of weight so don't get discouraged.
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Hi Ladies,
Count me in. I need support and motivation everywhere I can get it. I didnt weigh today but at my moms yesterday I was 236...with clothes...and right after a big meal. I have trouble dealing with the moments of hopelesness. I do ok and then stumble badly. I need a good source of support.

I am also new here. I am considering surgery but would rather not I would rather do this on my own. Socially I am surrounded by overeaters so as a dieter, I am quite alone in my real life. I can be great at working out or skip for days.

I look forward to this!

Susanne

Hi everyone!! I am jumping on board here too. I soo need the support and motivation!!!

Hi guys - can I jump in too! I was doing great. 5 pounds from my goal and then something went very wrong. Now I weigh more than ever. Don't know the exact weight. I've been dreading that number. I guess I'll find out tomorrow. I was down and in serious need of support when I logged on tonight but just being here is already motivating me! For instance...I was eating a pie when I logged on...now I have water with lemon and am planning my walk tomorrow A.M. might even take my bike to work and ride around the lake during my afternoon break between clients! :)

Looking forward to losing with all of you!!! Finally excited about getting back on track. I feel like I can do it - FINALLY. THANKS ALREADY! :)

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Welcome everyone!
 

Hi everybody,
I am so happy so many people decided to join in- I think this is going to be so good for all of us...
Welcome on board Little grasshopper, Jazzmine, and Susanne! :D

Ok- so this ends Sunday- I have beginning weights for most of you and for those I don't we have a start point to start losing those pounds! :dizzy:

Tomorrow nothing special needs to be posted but maybe we can share what motivates us..for example, I like to surround myself with quotes from famous people that inspire me. I also am going to keep my most current pic on my fridge. Not only will it scare off any bugs- it keeps me on track because I have to look at it to get in my fridge. :lol:
What kind of things do you guys do?

In the spirit of quotes I love- here is one for everybody...
"You can't escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today."
~ Abraham Lincoln
Good night everyone! Talk to you all tomorrow!
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okay guys - going right now to strip down and get on the scales. I have not been looking forward to this moment at all.....well that didn't kill me. My starting number is 148. Guess I have good news after all :) :) I didn't gain the seven extra that I thought I gained :) :)

Here are two quotes that I love and think of all the time...both by Hellen Kellery. "While they were saying amongsth themselves it cannot be done, it was done." and "I long to accomplish a great an noble task, but it is my cheif duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble."

See everyone tonight. I am walking the lake today and started a book about training for a marathon - for beginners.

OK, I dont have a quote for you CrimeGirl, but your optimism is contagious. Im off to food shop and will have the goal of not doing something stupid like buying all the ice cream... I am putting a scale on my shopping list as well.

What motivates me is constant interaction with other people struggling and succeeding. Part of the problem of weight loss is the social isolation. All my friends are fat, no one works out. So I have no company or even someone to talk to. Losing weight can be very lonely and isolating. So just gettting to talk to someone else is a help. Just having someone care that I walked or that I manged to escape the grovery store without ice cream is a help.

Susanne

I know there are some of you that are shaking your head right now and asking- "How can she be on the board so much?? She needs to get a life!"

I promise I will calm down some soon! I am working on two big papers for school and believe me - this site is a lot more fun than that. :lol:
Besides I am excited because I know this will be the key for me losing weight.

little grasshopper- good news! :cb: I am so glad that you didn't lose ground on all your hard work. Happy Lake walking today and I think it is great that you are thinking about a marathon. ( I assume you are not reading the book for its plot line) :D

Susanne- I am looking through the screen right now :mag: and I am happy to say I don't see any ice cream in you kitchen. That's true, right??
I swear I hear it screaming for me in the grocery store so kudos if you managed to escape its demand for attention.
I am glad you decided to join us- I feel the same way about social isolation- either my friends are skinny as rails and dont have to worry about what they eat or they are overweight and not that concerned about it. So- I am also happy to have someone to talk to that understands my angst! :headache:

I hope everyone else is doing well today as well. I just entered the December challenge on the 100lb. board so that is one more thing for motivation. :dance: I have to eat right, exercise, and drink water everyday to earn points and try to win the challenge. I just love a good challenge! :cool:
Alright- I will go now! Happy eating right everyone!
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I did manage to do ok at the grocery store. I bought no goodies. I bought white meat, soups, salad and Rice Chex.

I hope you dont calm down, someone to talk to is what will keep me going. Overeating is impulsive. It doesnt help if you post and then 3 days later you get a reply. Chatter keeps me going. Anyone who wants to write me and whine feel free!

I didnt exercise today but I did manage to eat salad, chicken and cereal. I also bought a scale which said I weigh 239! Ok, I was 232 friday at the gym but I think I will keep the 239 as this will be the scale I will weigh in on each day. I tried the "dont look at eh scale thing" but I always go up. I need the scale ..its sort of my food police...lol.

I tried a challenge board once before but without the conversation, it was like empty posting.

Ok, today I did ok with food, now lets see if I can add working out back.

Susanne

HW 265
CW 239
LW 128
1st GW 199

Hey everyone!! I guess I'm late checking in for today. I had a great day!!! I stuck with my eating plan and I did aerobics for 45 minutes!!! I didn't think I could make it that long. Plus some ab exercises!!! GO ME GO ME!!!! I just finished eating dinner but you know what?? Now I want something sweet. I have to figure out a healthy snack that I can have after dinner that will satisfy my sweet tooth. I tried a banana but that didn't work.

Now for my motivation. I found some pictures a couple of months ago that I took about 8 years ago. At the time I wore maybe a 16 or 18. I was trying to lose weight then also so I took pictures in just my sports bra and shorts. When I found these pictures I started thinking I wish I looked like that now!!! So I put all those pictures in my bathroom mirror. So every day I look at those pictures and they motivate me to get back to that size.

Hi guys!! CG I feel your pain!! I worked 3 jobs and went to shool full time - I thought I was going to explode from all the papers! What are you studying? Good luck on the challenge!!! Just the thing to keep you motivated!

Susane - I went shopping with BF tonight. It seems the healthier I shop, the worse he shops!! We have soda, cookies, bread, popcorn, chips, dip, and all kinds of other stuff. Luckily I can keep away from most of it. It's not screaming my name yet...I know it will though :) Most of my friends say they're doing something about their weight but in truth they're doing nothing more than talk about how they're starting next week.....always next week.

Today has been great! I walked the lake. Two hilly miles. I don't know the time, I didn't have a watch and I'm trying to get out of looking at time and focus on distance. I am looking tonight for a marathon I might want to run. The book I'm ready is about a marathon running class and their training program. They took 200 out of shape, non runners and 199 of them completed a marathon! I fit into the out of shape, non runner catagory pretty well....I need a goal too. This might be it. I'm surprised to hear myself say that I think I can do this...but I really think I can. If I can just stick to the program...and it's very easy. We'll see. Either way, I'm very motivated now and am excited about the new board!!! Better go before I write a book!

I am popping in here instead of eating a bowl of Chex,,,,lol.

Oraki ! YOU GO GIRL!!! ... maybe for a sweet treat a single hard candy? I think its only like 5 calories and will last in your mouth and its really sweet.

I have an idea for motivation for me. I am going to get a mirror for the back of my bedroom door and draw my outline. As I lose weight...which I will this time...grrr....I can watch myself shrink....ok..this could be fun.

Grasshopper, yes I have those frineds too...the " I need to start exericsing "people. The who never come with me to the gym even though I can give them one free day, I havent had one person willing to join me. Dieting is a lonely place to be. I am interested in the book you are talking about. what is the title?

Susanne

I'm a slow poster today - sorry. oraki here is something I use when I want something sweet but not devestating :) fruit chopped up mixed with fat free sour cream and honey or splenda (tastes best wtih honey but I don't know your eating plan...) It takes care of my sweet tooth pretty well. I've also done the low carb cheese cake mixes and they worked for me too. Hang in there!!!! Drink lots of water!

susane - I know what you mean about no one posting. Not very motivating when no one is there when you really need it! We'll all do our best to be there!!

okay, off to stretch and lift some weights! See you guys tomorrow!

:) cool - we're mostly here...too bad Crimegirl picked now to get serious about the papers!! That's okay, they need to written anyway! Susane - you can make it without the rice bowl. Grab some yummy water :) I'm running out of things to flavor my water with :) any suggestions?

The book I'm reading is "the non-runner's marathon trainer." I've had it for 2 years. I got it as a used book store and stuck it on the book shelf. The most you ever run is 18 miles. You train 4 days a week. Two short days, one medium and one long. You never worry about time and you have a preliminary training program to get you ready to start training...for two weeks I'll just be walking, then jogging for 5 minutes....walking for 10...3X. Stuff like that. It looks like a good, gentle running program. I use to love to run. That was some pounds ago though :) It takes atleast 4 months to complete the training. it will take me atleast 6 because I'm doing all of the preliminary stuff.

What eating programs is everyone on? I'm on a diet that my MD put me on. It's for allergies. the only grain is brown rice, then I can have meats, and veggies (except spicy ones) and no sugar, lots of nuts and berries :) Try to eat as much oraganic as I can but the meats are EXPENSIVE! I do my best. How about you guys??

Well you have been busy...
 

WOW! I am so glad I am not the only one who likes to talk more than once a day. I was worried you guys would get sick of hearing from me. ;)

I am going to try to answer some of the questions and of course I have to put in my 2 cents on anything else I think up in my fried brain...

Susanne- you did so well shopping! :cp: Good job! I know it seems like a small victory but it is the answer to everything you will eat for the week. If there are no bad foods in the house you can't eat them. It also sounds like you are doing really well with the food intake for today. Keep it up! We are cheering for you. :cheer:

Oraki- Great job today! :bravo: You keep this up and you will meet your goal in no time. I think the pic idea is right on! Great idea.

Little grasshopper- I feel your pain shopping with bf. I actually send mine to the grocery store by his little ole self. Talk about a bull in a china shop. Disaster! He buys the worst stuff for himself. I could kill him sometimes. :devil: Anyway- it sounds like you did really well too today. 2 Miles and hilly- you are a better person than me. :D

As for me- where to start today! I followed my meal plan all day which is based on the American Diabetic website and their modified food pyramid. I did really well today so I am happy about that.
As for exercise well... :o I just didn't make time today. I would say I didn't have time but I would be telling a lie. I should have made time. :^:

The papers that have been distracting me today are for two classes I am taking in Criminology. I am in the masters program and it kicks my butt :lol:
Each paper is 20-25 pages long and based on 2 months worth of tedious research so I want to be done with them and never have to look at these subjects again! UGH! :bomb:

Well that is all from me- I am hopefully going to bed soon then it is back to work tomorrow..then more on the papers...then class..then more on the papers...then I drive my car over a cliff. Just kidding! :dizzy:

Hope you all have a wonderful night and I am happy we have formed such a great little "gang" of support.
Tomorrow is Tuesday so you are off the hook for stats on food or exercise. How about tomorrow we list at least one thing we can do when we lose weight that we can't or won't do now? Just a thought! :chin:
Good night everyone!
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Hi everyone
Wow-Everyone is so motivating!! I had an off day today-No sleep last night, lots of stress... yadda yadda-excuses excuses

Ok I got that off my chest thanks for listening-on to tomorrow, and better choices and better living!!

I think I may have to go back to my beginning and make one small change per day until I have eating under control again.

Water consumption and exercise usually are not a problem for me, but eating and portion control are an issue for me.

I feel like i'm being the quite one..I love to talk as much as u guys..But have to work from 6am to 6pm and i try to log on at work even though not really suppose to..Someone has to answer the 911 phone calls and tells cops what to do..
Crime girl..Papers suck...

Its hard going to school full time and school fulltime..I was going to school full time this semster but both parents got sick and were in and out of the hospital.. One reason for these little pesky pounds creeping up on me... :mad: And being the good daughter i am i was helping as much as i could and i couldnt keep up in classes..major bummer for me... But its time for me otherwise wont be able to keep up much longer at this pace..

I think everyone has those friends that say they need to lose weight and don't do anything about it...I have a boyfriend like that..I just learned to say "yeah, ah huh, yeah" kind of what he does to me when i'm talking.. :D

Hopefully one weds,thrus and fri i can talk a little more often..everyone can whine and complain and of course share joy with me..

As for what diet or should i say change of life style i'm doing in WW i'm going to start on wedsenday, first day i can get off :lol: ... And i'm going to set a goal for myself every week about exercise and try to reach it..A couple of my coworkers are doing WW too..So them and i are putting our own little support together..
well talk to u guys tomorrow..

Ok, I will admit it. I'm a blabber.

Grasshopper, I'm going to see if I can get the book. I use to run and LOVED IT!! If there is anything in this world I want, it's to be one of those sleek, pony-tailed women who runs along side the road with grace and speed. Hey, we all have to have goals!...lol. RIght now its like running with an entire second person hooked to me. Ok, at a 100 pounds overweight, that is a second person!

Jazzmine, I also have portion control as a problem. I do really good at rationalization. Like pie...what is the difference if I eat one slice a day for a week or just get the whole thing over with and eat it now?....geez, I swear I could rationalize anything.

Michiemish, I also have a horrible schedule. I love the woman on you posts...lol...

Thanks Crime Girl for the applause!

I have to start my list now as I may not get on tomorrow.

What I will do when I lose weight!
1- Join the adult ballet class
2- Run without a 100 pounds of fat jiggling on me while I attempt to leave the
driveway without getting out of breath.
3- I will sit in a restaurant booth and have space between me and the table.
4- The cups of my bra wont be large enough to fit my head.
5- I'm going to buy cool high-heeled shoes and walk gracefully in them.
6- I will shop at Victoria's Secret!
7- I will be able to sit with my legs seductively crossed.
8- I will wear fun belts that wont disappear into my folds.
9- I will try ice skating again.
10-I will go dancing A LOT!

Susanne...ps.. I am so glad you guys are blabbers!

I LOST MY MESSAGE!!! I had just sat here and wrote a long post and it's gone!!! GRRRR!!!! It's late now so I guess I'll have to do it in the morning. Everyone's so excited here!! I just love it. Okay before I go to bed I'll post what I want to do once I lose weight. Here's a few that come to mind


1. Learn to dance
2. Learn to walk in heels. I always wear flats. A friend of mines wears the nicest boots. They have a high heel and they look so good. I know I would look so sexy in them but right now I got a lot to hold up! :-)
3. Buy some nice bra and panty sets that aren't so expensive!! The really nice ones in my size cost a lot.
4. Try some of those positions my husband mentions. (did I just say that???)

I can't believe I said that. It's true though. I'm ready to get rid of this fat!!

Ok, I'm jumping in late here. Just been busy at work and then more stuff at home. Weigh in today ...ugh...272 (Grasshopper, I found those 7 lbs you avoided) I was on my gazelle for 25 minutes today. (but that doesn't make up for the apple pie dh brought me. He came home today with 2 full bags of cupcakes,muffins etc from the Hostess thrift shop. He's impossible. :?:

I did drink my water, I avoided the carrot cake at work. That's a big problem. We have sabotagers at work who bring goodies in all the time. I managed to avoid them but then blow it at night. It's like my mind thinks I've been cheated. I really have to get over it. I was doing really well up until the pie.

Motivation: My eyesight is really diminishing. I have to go to the optho Wed.
Diabetes is cruel.

Quotes: Not big on quotes but I like fortune cookies so here goes: It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, then to open ones mouth and remove all doubt. :lol:

ttyl :D

I just have to pop back in and say I'm glad I've found some ladies who like to keep in touch more than once or twice a week. I really need constant motivation so I know this is really going to help a lot. I guess I'm needy!!! lol

Oh Donna don't be discouraged. I gained some weight too. Before the end of October I was at 269 and now I'm back up to 278. I'm quite disgusted with myself about it. Just take it one day at a time and keep going. Also tell your husband to leave those goodies at the store!!!!

BRAVO TO EVERYONE FOR HAVING A GOOD DAY!!!! JUST TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME ONE MEAL AT A TIME. WE CAN DO IT!!!

Okay I have to go bed........I'm hungry.....GO TO BED!!! lol

OK, Im going to bed and hurrah for me, I managed NOT to eat any snacks at all outside of my meals!!.....YAY!!!

Donna, I am diabetic as well. YAY! on the gazelle!!
Okari, I also need constant motivation ...and attention.

Ok, its 11:58, I will officailly say Goodnight and Congradulations to us all and best of luck tomorrow!

Susanne
HW 265
CW 239
LW 128
GW 199

;) Hi everyone. 27 year old single mom, 5' 1, 155 pounds desperately seeks motivation and support from others in the struggle. Not following any specific diet just staying within my calorie range I think it is 1600 a day. I try to get to the gym 3-4 times a week mainly treadmill and pilates at home. Past weight loss attempts: skipping meals, eating as less as possible thinking that would work but it didn't, so right now I'm learning to eat balanced meals and cutting out the junk food and staying within my calories. What motivates me: looking good and feeling confident for my vacation in May. I don't want my smaller friends to out shine me this summer :lol: Any suggestions please feel free.

cw 155
gw 130

oh my....I just wrote a whole lonnnnggg post and it was lost...wow thats fustrating.

anyway, here we go again...

Morning evreyone :coffee:
I hope that I am not to late to jump on board with you guys! Sounds like heaps of fun and motivation!

I am a 26 yo SAHM Homeschooling Momma of three, a 7yo, 4yo, and a 2yo. I have been all over the place with my weight for years. My highest weight was 301, lowest was 165. Right now 180, gained a few lbs last week... :mad: thinking becuase of AF? (aunt flow). Right now , I am finding that food isnt so much the issue, as activity is...I find it really hard, expecially since its gotten cold out to motivate myself to GO OUT to do exercise...lol..we go to playgroups, homeschooling drop ins and stuff, but not a whole lot of intentional exercise. I do have a gym membership and I made the time to go yesterday :cb: I was so proud of myself becuase I have not been in a few months. My DH doesnt work sat, sun , mon so he can be here with the kids on those days. I then spoke to a friend of mine and shes going to watch my kids for me so that I can go on wed mornings, and friday mornings. :dancer: Thats great news for me because I dont have a car the hour and half walk with the kids to get to the gym was a wee bit nuts. Not only the walk, but the time it took. It gave us very little time to do housework/school work or anything really. SO now I have a friend who will drive me on wed and friday mornings AND I dont have to drag the kids out in the morning, AND they can start some of their work while I am gone. I really hope it works out as well as I am thinking it will..PLUS, if I dont have a ride , it will still be ok becuase I can heel toe it alot faster on my own then I could with three kids. PLUS it gives me a break. I really hope this works out.
oh ym goodness , my youngest just woke up and was sick.. :?: ..yum...gotta go..will check in later.

Phoenix

Good morning!!!!
 

Hi everyone,
What a beautiful today here in Florida- I hardly ever say that because frankly-I hate it being hot all the time! ;) But today is really pretty and I love mornings! Bright new spotless day ahead of me...

Welcome cinisha and phoenix walker!! :D We are glad to have you on board.

phoenix- WOW! :cp: It takes real dedication to walk to the gym so far and to work your schedule around your three little ones! Pat yourself on the back!

oraki- I LOVE your list of things you are going to do! I can relate- it is hard to feel sexy and feminine when you are overweight- my opinion for what it is worth. Keep up the good work and keep on talking. I love the chatter! :coffee:

susanne- I completely understand you wanting to run. I can't get out there and run either and I miss it. I read a story, however, about a guy who was overweight and wanted to run a marathon. He started by picking a street and running from one telephone pole to the next- he then walked to the next telephone pole- then he ran to the next one so he was running, walking, running, walking until he could just run, run, run, etc. He ended up running a marathon a year and a half later. By the way he was 82. :)

michiemish- talk when you can with us..we are happy to talk to you whenever we can get ya. I also work and there will be days (like today) that I won't be on as much. Constant chatter is great because you can read through and catch up and still be part of everything we are talking about.
;)

jazzmine- one change per day is great! :cb: Don't underestimate any change you make toward your goal. Strong and steady will stay the course. This isn't a contest to see who can get there first so go at your own pace. We will be here cheering you on! :encore:

Donna- GOOD JOB!! You kicked some gazelle butt yesterday! :bravo:
On top of that you avoided the carrot cake- so that is wonderful! I have one of those people in my office too! Brings sweets everyday! :cry:

Okay- I need to go to work so I will post my list..
I am going to:
1. Go to Six Flags and ride the scariest roller coaster.
2. Shop at Victoria Secrets
3. Sit comfortably in my classes without requiring a shoe horn to get in my seat! :lol:
4. Go for a long run!
5. Buy some stilleto high heels and learn to dance in them. :dancer:
6. Wear shorts and a tank top to school.

Well that is it for now! I am going to try to sneak on at work but that is touch and go so we will see. If not- I will be home at 5:30 and will catch up with you all tonight!
Have a wonderful blessed day today everyone!! :D
Keep up the great work!! Together we can meet our goals!!
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UUGGGG...Morning everyone..Woke up this morning with a huge headache another day of not going and walking before work...shame on me..Let see if i can kick my headache by the end of work and go after work..

WELCOME..DonnaD and Phoenix and Cinisha

Phoenix - you rock..I haven't even walked to the gym yet and its like 2 blocks away from my apartment..

Lets see the things i want to do when i get skin..

1- stare at myself in the mirror and admire what i have done.. :D
2- go buy clothes in the skinny girl store and actually get a pair of shorts up my leg :lol:
3- wear a short skirt again w high heeled shoes
4- go to the beach in a bikini and try to surf again
5- go to sea world
6- and of course flirt :devil:
7- where a tank top and the little shorts to the gym :p

One more day til my first WW meeting can't wait...Of course and to start off today with a Starbucks..ugg..had a hard time waking up and going to work but it is friday for me and i have the next three days off..yay me.. :joker:

WOW! Aren't we a bunch of talkers!!! GREAT! :) :)

Sounds like everyone is doing well and making some progress! That's wonderful!

Last night I got a horrible headache. The kind that sends you to bed with no noises or movement allowed. BF decided to check the speakers on his stereo. He's not an A$$ just didn't realize how sick I was. At any rate - that was enough to make me throw up my dinner. I finally fell asleep and am feeling a little better today. Headache is still there. Luckily this is a rest day so I don't have to do too much. Stretching and ab/arm stuff. I know it's just a detox headache but still - I want it GONE.

Okay enough whining (BTW - I ADORE wine!!! Can't have any right now though) What will I do when I hit my goal.

Yoga with out the extra "me" roll. I might be able to get into those poses after all
wear a sexy pair of jeans with a cute summery tank top
buy ALL NEW BRAS!! No more DDD for me!!!!
buy lots of sexy panties (to match the new bras :) )
start rock climbing again - can't see doing it while carry all this weight..just too much work right now.
run a marathon ?? :)
I really want to own just one of the cute summer dresses that the girls in Practical majic had.....flowy and beautiful.
Get one really hot, perfect fitting bikini and go to the beach with pride :)

OH - susane - don't ever let anyone try to stuff you bras with socks. You'll be shocked at how many pairs it takes to fill them up!! I'm still dealing with that memory :) :)

Okay, off to eat breakfast. I don't have much of an appetite but I need to find something to keep my sugar up. Don't want it getting too low....I become a food monger! See you guys in a couple hours.

I'm SO GLAD we're ALL here!!!!!!! Just think of what we can accomplish together!!

Hi from work..
 

I thought I would jump on at work for a sec..
I think you guys have rubbed off on me because I have the WORST headache ever right now. Maybe it is work induced :lol:

Anyway- Just wanted to say- Stick with it everyone!!!
We are having a great week and I am looking foward to Sunday when we weigh again and see how well we have done! :D

I better go- I will keep reading through the day even if I can't sneak a post in.. :dizzy:
I have one more thing I am going to do..
I am going to throw a victory party! :dancer:

Here is a group hug for everyone.. :grouphug:
Have a wonderful day everyone!!!
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Hello
Thanks for the welcome. With sick children in tow, my day ahs gone pretty well. Though it has been a bit of a lazy one in the sence of activity simply becuase the kids are just feeling snuggles all day long. bless their hearts. I am wicked sore from my work out yesterday...SUCKS...can hardly move. I am really proud of myself with my water intake today..I have been doing really well. I did eat a bowl of cheessies...I felt bad after, but it wasnt a large bowl..ok I am over it. I was hoping to get out for a walk this eve, but I dont think thats going to work out. Thats all right. I am going to the gym tommorow am.
anyway , I am gonna go get din din started. The kids want beef aroni...The way I make it its actully good for ya..lol..well not the best thing in the world...BUT..I make it with veggie ground round rather then beef..and I use low fat cheese. hmmm i do love it.

anyway , talk soon
Phoenix

p.s. I dont know if its dedication that gets me to walk to the gym or a serious need to DO this THIS time. I know that might sound bad...but I guess that is dedication isnt it? I find though that I want to go t get a bit of a break. some me time. Sometimes I dont feel like working out , but I feel like a break..so I go to the gym and work out..lol

Crime Girl - sorry about the headache! Hope we didn't give it to you :) :)

Phoenix walker - what ever it is that gets you to walk to the gym - it's still impressive!! Plus you burn even more fat getting there and home again :) :)

I'm in a contract struggle with my gym right now and I can't decide if I should just give up on them and drop the contract or wait for them to fix the mistakes and keep using the gym. It's not close to me anymore but there is one open 24 hours a day that is close to my work.

Today has gone pretty well. Headache is finally gone. I did make a bad choice today. Blood Sugar was crashing...didn't realize I'd gotten that out of hand, that my blood sugar was so sensitive..anyway, blood sugar was crashing and I needed lunch NOW..I ate a low carb burger from Hardee's. I promise I didn't eat anything else with it and I drank water. To make up for it I had soup for dinner. Chicken, lots of veggies and a little brown rice. It's yummy and will be perfect for the rain tomorrow! Sometimes when food is really healthy it taste extra yummy, and others it just tastes boring. I need to get an allergy diet cookbook or something.

Well better go!! I'm sure I'll be back tonight!! See you all then.

Hey Everyone!

I managed to squeeze 20 mintes of gym time in...better then not going at all. I also manged to avoid snacks so far today.

Crime Girl, yes I have heard of the phone pole thing! I can run to a phone pole...(barely..lol).. we all have to start somewhere. I love that he was 82 becuase I worry I am too old to bother with all this.

Ok, mIchimish, "stare at myself in the mirror and admire what i have done"...I think that is the one I like best.

Thanks for the warning about socks Grasshopper!

Wow, Phoenix Walker, you sure lost a lot of weight already! Congrad!

Im off to eat my very controled meal. Good Luck everyone!
Susannah

Hi again everyone!
 

It is me again- getting a little quality "board time" in and boy do I need it-
I am STILL working on my papers and quite frankly it is stressing me out so I think the headache came out of the stress- you guys are off the hook! ;)

Phoenix- I think maybe you needed a day to recoup if you are sore and besides I bet the "snuggle time" is doing you a lot of good. Sorry the little ones are sick- I hope that they start feeling better! :flow1:

Little grasshopper- I didn't know you have issues sometimes with blood sugar- I was recently diagnosed with diabetes (not sure if I told you guys that already) and I am working day by day to try to regulate my blood sugar and recognize when I HAVE to eat. I am a slow learner...
Don't beat yourself up about the burger- we all slip and frankly it wasn't much of a slip- A large pizza and a gallon of ice cream is a slip. :lol:

Susanne- Great job getting to that gym today!! :strong: and as far as marathons go I know if you truly want to do it - you can and you will! :dance:

As for me- I have enjoyed reading everyone's responses on what they will do when they lose the lbs. It gave me a few to add to mine as well- things I didn't even think about so thank you all for those! :lucky:

As for tomorrow- it is "what in the heck did I eat so far this week" day-
also I would love it if we offered tips and helpful things we do that help us keep on track with our eating plan. For example- I pack my lunch the night before because otherwise I will end up at McDonald's pigging my face out! :ink: Sound good? Let me know anytime you guys don't want to do something or have a better suggestion..I just like to give us at least one things to contribute each day. I think it is interesting reading everyones' responses.

Ok- well before I write a small novel I am going to go.
Have a delightful night everyone! :)
Keep up the great work!!
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Crimegirl - WORK ON THE PAPERS :) just kidding. I'm so glad paper writing is over for me - believe if or not, I've actually had to go back to some of the ones I wrote to treat clients. Guess it's good I wrote them....darn it! You can do it!!! You wouldn't be where you are right now if you couldn't! I do have sugar problem - but mine is too low usually. That's why the md put me on the diet I'm on. If I'm good I can't even tell I have a sugar problem. (that's a big IF)

Susane - if you want to try to train, I'm here :) :) It would be nice knowing someone else is trying the same thing. I told BF last night what I want to do, he said nothing...then later brought me a ton of horror stories about people that have run them and pooped themselves! nice.....I need to talk to that boy about how to support someone you love.....:(

Pheonix, you're beef aroni sounds wonderful! I'm so hungry!!! time for more water :)

I'm sure everyone will pop in later tonight - it's great to have all of you here. I'm really excited to have so many people to chat with about reaching such a huge goal!! I'm glad you're here!

Grasshopper when you teach your BF how to support someone he loves,... can you publish it so all men can learn??...lol...HAHAHAHA!... ah, men,,,got to love 'em. Yes, I would love to train with you. It is a huge help knowing someone else is doing the same thing.

Crime Girl, I am writing papers as well and I bought some perfumed bubble bath to take long soaks when I am too stressed. The gum chewing is really taking off well,too,
Thanks for moderating here!

..off to do homework...I'll pop on later.
Susanne