Hi everyone
Thanks girls for the info on the chart. We'll see if it shows up on this post. I was going to ask along time ago but I always think I should know those things so I try and try and try and then I finally ask anyways.

Marie thanks for the offer what a nice thing to offer to send me that infor. The thing is I have it set up no problem. I have the instructions and I have knitted a straight piece but when it says K 1 P 2 for the ribbing how do you set the needles to purl. I can't find it in the book. I know it has to be there but I just seem to be missing it. And thanks again for the offer it just shows what a kind person you are and I'm so glad I'm in this group with all these special people.


Good luck tomorrow everyone

Anymeah

I must confess that I could not stay away from the chocolate this weekend. I did not indulge in chips or soda and ate good meals, but I had TWO brownies - one Friday and one Sat. DH was evil for bringing them into the house ! Then I just HAD to try the new hershey kisses with carmel - YUM! I am BAD! But I have managed to stay at my calorie limit by watching everthing else strictly - is it possible to still lose weight this way? I am new to all this and I feel like I am looking better (smaller tummy) most of the time, but I still indulge from time to time. Hmmm. . . I must weigh in tomorrow morning so I guess I'll see.

It sounds like we all have our temptations that we give into. All the things you've given into sound wonderful to me too - Pizza, Chinese, and baked goods (I LOVE to bake so no bakery does not help me ). I also get cravings during O (ovulation) and also right after AF shows. That's twice a month that I am out of control - NOT GOOD!

Marie - thanks for the encouragement/advice on the job search. This round I have tried to do things a bit different. I have beefed up my PR experience/skills and been a bit more honest about my interest. My DH's program is hard to find and we are tied to those areas and schools. I just keep hoping for the best and trying to stay on the diet plan so I feel better about myself.

Well, I am off to the grocery today to do the shopping for the week. My plan is more fruit for sure as well as more from scratch. I could use that recipe exchange right about now. I do use epicurious which is what I am going to do today to find a recipe for a good bean soup. I also need to get some creativity into my lunches - bc I get bored!

TTYL! Soon it's back to the daily grind!

Hi all,

Weekends do tend to be hard but my success today is yesterday I was really good. I stayed a little under my calories and I haven't done that in a while. I chose foods that were for their nutrient content instead of sweets. It really was a success. Today I'm starting off the day with the same foods. Hopefully it'll be two days in a row. I do know that Monday won't be on plan but I've planned a cool Valentines with DH and I do believe in special occasions to be off plan.

Anymeah, I will PM you with instructions on how to do the knit/perl with the machine. It's sort of a pain but in a way it's relaxing. If you've got it set up and stuff, you'll be able to do it with no problem.

Kerry, brownies are a problem for me, too. I make them all the time and common sense would tell me to stop, but my family loves them. I have two ultra skinny teenagers and they will eat them. With them, I hope that they have enough calories and they won't eat nutritious foods. So I make brownies. Most of the time I can stay away from them, but if I'm bored or angry, I gravitate towards the pan.

DH has Guard Weekend yesterday and today so I'm on my own, playing with my knitting machine. I finished a sweater for a friend's little girl and I started a sweater for me in a really pretty jade green. I do think that the reason that I didn't munch yesterday and so far today is because he's not home. I don't know why but it's just easier to stayon plan when I'm by myself. Funny thing is, he's not a bad influence - he's very supportive. So I've got to wonder why I do better when he's working. I'll have to figure that onw out. Anyone have any ideas?

Have a great day and I'll talk to you later.
Marie

My DH is sometimes a bad influence, but mostly we consider eating an activity that we enjoy together. That's how we put on all this weight together since the wedding! Maybe it's that Marie?

I forgot to mention my issue staying away from beer - Newcastle & St. Pauli Girl Dark. I add it into my calorie count but I am not sure about the exact calories of either of those?

I bought lots of apples, low fat peanut butter, delight (sara lee) wheat bread, leafy lettuce, peppers, 13 bean mix for soup, turkey smoked sausage, 7up Plus, pita/hummus, and popcorn (my salty indulgence). I'm going to make baked italian chicken with orzo and baked chicken mushroom with rice this week and dirty rice. We are having fajitas tonight and I am also planning a taco salad night. It all sounds good to me!

Good afternoon everyone!! Where has the weekend gone. I can't believe Monday is around the corner. The only good thing is that it is a 4 day week for me. We have Friday off instead of Monday for Presidents day. We have to give a state test called the TAKS test that week.

Kerry- I can really relate to what you said about how you and your husband both enjoy eating. I can ditto on that one. Our other issue is that we eat too much food that comes from a window or is delivered to our door. It isn't that I don't like to cook but it is all about time and convience. I am really proud of myself though. I have cooked the past two weekends for the upcoming week. I have chicken in the crock pot and a few other things still to cook today.

My workout dilema has been solved!!!! My wonderful husband and kids came home today with a treadmill for Valentines Day. Now I don't have to worry about finding a qym. I just hope this doesn't end up in the fitness equipment graveyard!! I have really wanted a treadmill for a long time. I don't mind walking but it is just to humid in Texas to walk outside! Now I just have to get my butt on it.

I need to call the Salvation Army tomorrow to arrange a pickup. I have 8 large lawn bags full of clothes from my closet. Seeing those bags makes me feel like I was very productive yesterday.

Well I guess I had better go and see if I can lend a hand in the treadmill assembly! Enjoy the rest of the weekend ladies!!!!!!

Paige

Paige, what a sweetie you have for a husband!! Tell him that he has lots of fat chick admirers!
8 bags of clothes?? Good for you! When I moved I got rid of a lot of clothes, and then a couple of months ago, a neice came over and started going through my clothes, and of course wanted most of them. I said to her "Hon, they are not new clothes." Her reply? "Oh, that's okay, vintage is like-back in!" She has red hair but I swear she has blonde roots!!! So she took 2 bags of my "vintage" clothes.
While living near Chicago, a thrift store opened within walking distance of my house. I originally went looking for fun stuff for costumes, and I was hooked quickly! I would buy only the brand name new condition clothes, and I wound up with a designer's closet! I kept all the extended family in nice rags at ridiculous prices. There is nothing here that even compares. Now I go shopping and the prices just kill me!!

Oh crap! I just noticed the time...gotta go girls!

Jo

Paige, what a nice gift! I have a bike (we hang stuff on it )!
Ok girls, I have a problem I can't find fat free parmesan cheese at any of our local stores. It takes me a long time to use one bottle and I haven't needed it for a long time. I need it and can't find it only reduced fat (which is still way to high 45% fat) not low enough. Could you ladies spy at your local stores for me and see if anybody carries it and get me a brand name. Maybe I can get online and buy it if I could find somebody that makes it.
Gee, if I can't find it I might be going into the cheese making business! I make alot of my own foods, I love to can I just don't have a basement at the house we live in now. Alright, it's getting late, I'll check in in the AM, can't wait to see everyones losses for the week!!!

Good morning ! My official weigh in this morning 162 lbs., that's a 2 & 1/2 lb loss. Wahooo!! That just makes Monday all better! I almost forgot happy Valentines Day! My DH got up in an awful mood this morning, I wonder if he realizes that today is Valentines Day? I'll have to remind him! Well gang, I'm impressed with myself, I just blew through week 3 of my new healither lifestyle, I hope week 4 goes just as good! Week 3 always seems the hardest, I usually wind up giving up. I think I'm going to do something different when I reach my 10lb goal, I'm going to clean out my closet. (Idea from Paige) I have my thinner clothes packed in totes in everybody's closests so I think I'm going to dig some stuff out for more motivation!

I saved my measurments and weight from Dec. 19th, I was at 167.5lbs before Christmas, imagine packing on 2 more pounds over the holiday, I wonder how that could have happened?? I'll have to remeasure and compare the numbers. I actually downloaded the chart template off of microsoft's web site. I'll have to look up the link and share!
Ok, I've got to jump in the shower, I'll check back later today!!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!! Here is my gift to everyone A handful of M&Ms. Eat them and enjoy!!

This weekend went by way too fast. I didn't do too well with my diet over the weekend. On Saturday we went to a party for my cousin's daughter. I didn't do too bad but I did have a slice of pizza, some chips and dip, some veggies with more dip and a small piece of cake. Then yesterday we went to visit my mom and step-dad and they took us out to eat for my DH's bday (which is today..he's 30). I had a small piece of prime rib, baked potato, limas and a small salad. Even though I splurged on "real food", I don't think that I really hurt things too bad. I guess I will find out when I go to Curves today and get weighed in. I also get to do my 1 month measurements today. I am really anxious about that. I know that I have lost some inches cause my clothes are fitting better but it will be nice to actually see the numbers.

It is that wonderful TOM. That bloated feeling that I am always complaining about is so much worse today. I was standing naked infront of the mirror this weekend and noticed that one of my hips is larger than the other. My right hip sort of goes straight down but the left one sinks in a little. What in the world is up with that!!?? I kept pointing it out to my DH and when I was trying on a few dresses that I bought for the cruise that is all I could see. Does anyone else notice anything wierd like that with their body? I guess now that I am losing weight I pay attention to every little curve and dimple!!

Well ladies, gotta run. I just got a call that the man is coming now to pump our septic tank. Gotta love that!!

I will post again when I get back from Curves.

Seemingly - I am down another pound! Although I probably shouldn't count it yet since DH & I are going out for Italian tonight to celebrate our love! Of course we did some of the celebrating last night, which was fun.

I thought my choices were kind of bad over the weekend, but I still managed to shed a pound. I need to get back on my plan and eat more fruit and veggies, but I think I've gotten good at staying under 1400 calories. Have I mentioned that I suck at exercising? I did leave my coffee in the car by accident and had to climb back up 5 flights in the garage to get it this morning - that has to count towards calories burned. A girl can't live without her coffee!

I hope DH gets me dark chocolate for Vday. I can just eat a little of it, while milk chocolate I can't leave alone. Also we already agreed to stop after dinner and get some vanilla bean ice cream so that we can finally indulge in the homemade chocolate sauce my gma made me at Christmas. Yum.

Happy Valentine's Day ladies! Enjoy your day and have a bit of chocolate or whatever your passion may be!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Thought I better post before I head to work. I am down 7 total. I saw my sister this weekend and she is down 25. She was so happy and excited and she looked it. I hope that incentive takes me to my goal. Congratulations Lori on your loss that is great and this challenge really helped me. What about a St. Patrick's Day Challenge or Easter or just a date set for a spring challenge.

Glad you got your treadmill Paige. That was very sweet of your husband.

Jenn Thanks for the M&M's and you have a great day at Curves & Good Luck.

Mariie Thanks for the info. I did understand it and your right it will be tedious but if I don't have a ribber it is the only way.

Well off to work for me Good Luck to All today



Anmyreah

Ok ladies the official results are in.....
In one month I have lost......

Bust 1 inch
Waist 2 inches
Abd 1.75 inches
Hips 2.5 inches
Thighs 0.5 inches
Arms stayed same
Weight 12 lbs
Body Fat 2.5%

The lady at Curves was so excited for me that she busted out of the door and told everyone that was working out how much I had lost. Everyone started clapping and I have NEVER felt so wonderful in my entire life.
When we were doing my measurements, I asked her about my hip and why one looks different than the other. She showed me that she has the same problem. She said that one of her legs is longer than the other and that could be my problem also. She suggested that I have a MD check it out because now that she is older, she has lots of pain from it. I had a MD ask me that once but we figured that it just looked that way because of the way I had been standing because of my herniated disk.

Well, gotta go get in the shower and get ready for work. Talk to everyone later.

Wahoo Jenn, your doing great!!!
Anmyreah, down 7lbs, isn't it great!!!
Kerry, hey a 1lb loss is still going in the right direction!!!
3 cheers for you guys!
Rough food day at work, choclate, candy, and brownies everywhere! I didn't see that coming, I expect christmas to be a problem, the football playoffs were also filled with food, but I wasn't expecting them to have something on Valentines day!! I hurried up and at my lunch so I was too full to be tempted, oh and I stayed upstairs at my desk away from the junk!

Hello. I'm new to this thread, and relatively new to the 3fatchicks web site. I'm 37 and need to lose about 50lbs. I've lost 3 so far. I work full time, and have a hard time finding the time to exercise. Plus, the office in which I work shares a building with a day care center. And they're always offering leftover food. Today it was cup cakes. Pastries are my worst vice, but I was strong and refused the cup cake.

I'll write more later, but I thought I check out this group, too.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

Hope everyone has had a great Valentines Day! Just wanted to drop in quickly and say HI to everyone. Again thanks for the warm welcome into the group. Today was a huge challenge at school. I had so many students drop by my office today, therefore I ended up with a large stash of sweets by the end of the day. I did manage to pass most of it off to our special ed director. He'll eat anything and is as thin as a rail!! However, we have a pie shop close to school and we ordered strawberry pie and strawberry cheesecake for faculty at lunch today. I knew I was saving my bonus points for something. And let me tell you I enjoyed every bite!!!! I decided that I wasn't going to feel quilty. I have been trying not to use those 35 extra points, but after all it is Valentine's Day and I guess if that is my only quilty pleasure today then I have done good. Now I am off to that new treadmill, no excuses!!!!! Enjoy the rest of the evening ladies and congrats to all those loosers today!! Keep up the good work ladies. (Whoever thought it would actually be a good thing to be called a "looser")
Till tomorrow!!
Paige