hey guys feeling a little better since the pep talk.thanks!!!!!! i now have about50 oz of my water drank today.i just got off line with my brother in law and he always makes me feel better.i am going to be bad tommorrow because it is my birthday and i am going to be 32 so i feel in need of a sin.but i promise i will be right back on the d word as of sat morn.i am gonna go and do my bike exercises now, maybe i will treat my self to an ab machine for my birthday. anyway later ladies thanks for the pep talk.

The big "WI"
 

Happy birthday Erin!! :hb: Oh, to be 24 again...actually I would settle for 34 at this point. Anyway I hope it has been a great day for you!!!!

Today was WI and I was down 1.6lbs. I shouldn't be disappointed but I am. I should be happy that every week I have lost something...I haven't had any gains which is very good!! I just thought I would loose more then 8 lbs in a month. I can tell a difference in the way my slacks feel so I know the treadmill is helping. I just wish the scale was being a little more friendly!

Everyone laughed when I came out of my office wearing shorts and a t-shirt for weigh in, but according to my scales this morning my clothes weighed in at a hefty 3 lbs. Every little bit helps is my motto on weigh in day!!!!!!

My goal this week is to stay off that damn scale until next Thursday!! I swear it is like crack(I would imagine) you just have to have a quick fix!!! I roll out of bed in the morning and the next thing I know I'm standing on that blasted thing!!!!! It drives me insane. :fr: :fr: :fr: :fr:

I also think I am going to cut back the treadmill to 3 nights a week instead of 5 and see if that helps the scale move alittle. I know what they say about "muscle" but right now I just want to do some major damage on that scale. I'll worry about the muscle later. I had really thought I could lose 20 lbs before my birthday...but not at this rate.

I hope you all have a great Friday! The weekend is just around the corner! YEAH!!!!! Talk to you all tomorrow.

Paige :balloons:

Okay, updating the introductions since I did it on page 3, and now we're on page 10!

If I messed something up, please let me know. I tried to get info from everyone's introduction posts, but that doesn't mean I didn't miss someone or just make something up at random to put in your bio :lol:

Introducing Ourselves:

GiddyupKaos (Selena): age 40, full-time office manager, married for 18 years, losing weight with South Beach

thechangingtable (Christine): age 37, divorced SAHM of 4 kids (2-16),losing weight by eliminating dairy

scnorris2001 (Stephanie): age 29, losing weight to compete in a 5k road race through reduced-calorie diet and exercise

girly (Sara): age 36, married with 2 children (9 and 20 months), losing weight through WW

palemoonlight (Christy): losing weight through eating better and eliminating fast food

selkiesa: age 25, full time graduate student with a part time job as well, losing weight using the Cruise diet/exercise plan

budha belly (Marie): age 47, works full time, single, losing weight by giving up a lot of junk foods and adding healthy foods to her diet

fatmommyinPA: married with 2 children (3 and 5)

michellejy (Michelle): age 29, SAHM of 7 year old daughter, recently married, has small home-based jewelry-business, losing weight through reduced-calorie diet and exercise

kpe (Paige): soon to be 40, married with 2 children (6 and 4), losing weight through WW

detk1320 (Ann): age 32, mother of 2 (21 months and 4 years), works full time, losing weight through WW

basic75 (Angie): age 26, married with 2 children (6 and 2), losing weight through exercise

JLoubug (Jen): age 46, losing weight through exercising more and eating more fruits and veggies

jmepudge (Jamie): age 29, married with 2 children (5 and 11), losing weight through diet and exercise

joana: age 22, 2 year old son, attending law school and working, losing weight by dieting

happyterror (Tess): losing weight through Dr. Phil's rapid start plan, WW, and exercise

maja (Tamie): age 30, married with 2 children (3 years and 5 months)

bdcbravo (Donna): age 32, one daughter, losing weight through wathcing what she eats and exercise

drbjaded (Julie): age 33, losing weight through WW

ellen555 (Ellen): age 46, works from home, losing weight with the Curves diet

pinkpolopony (Erin): age 24, single, losing weight through low-calorie diet and exercsie (cardio and yoga)

LisaGirard (Lisa): age 32, married with 4 children, losing weight through e-diets

jeanessa: age 26, married, losing weight through dieting

Yeah!
 

Hi everyone!

:D :goodscale

Tonight was my first ww weight in and I'm happy: 4 pounds loss ( I know a lot of it is water weight but I'll take anything to start with)! I didn't think I was going to lose much because I didn't exercise as much as I wanted so I'm thrilled! Today is also the first day that I'm able to stay withing the basic points without having to use the flex points. I'm banking them for the week-end : )

Joana: Way to go on the exam and such a healthy choice afterwards!! Don't worry about your english, you write very well :) English is my second language too, french is my mother tongue.

Julie: When I want to satisfied my sweet tooth at work, I drink 1% chocolate milk. I figure it's a few points but I'm also getting my milk in. There is also a few brand of low fat cookies that you can get to help you too.

Jeanessa: If it fits within your points than all is well!! Once in a while you have to treat yourself to something you like/crave if not you may want to gave up the whole thing!! My kids love McDonalds and once in a while I will still treat them to it and I will plan it accordingly and just make sure I have enough points! You were sensible and choose something small so congratulate yourself!! Hang in there girlfriend, the beggining is the hardest than it becomes so much easier. I would plan to include some of your cravings or a lighter version of them, if you cut them off completly, they just might get worst.

Erin: Happy birthday!! :gift: Enjoy your parties and maybe eat everything you want but just in smaller portions than you would have in the past, that way you might not fall off too far from the wagon so it will be easier to climb back in after the week-end ;)

Christina (FMinPA): Way to go on the weight loss!! You are going in the right direction and making wonderful efforts! Keep at it! You day menu looks good to me (I won't add it up since Jeanessa did it already)!

Lisa: Unfortunatly, it takes a while to get the weight off, the average is 1 to 2 pounds a week. Some week you lose more, some week you will lose less. So all you can do is stay with it!! Don't give up, there is no way to regret losing weight in the long run however slow it is or how long it takes, but if you quit I'm pretty sure that is something you will regret. It's hard but so worth it!!

Christine: hang in there! you can't always trust a scale it's not always precise and varies from time to time for so many reasons, other than actual weight loss or weight gain. The best daily measurement of your success is if you achieved you eating/exercising/water goals, in the longer run that will show on your scale, but even more important in your clothes! Don't give up!

Jme: Way to go on your water! Right back on track is the right idea! Hope you day went well!!

Paige: Yeah on your weight loss! :D You are getting closer to your goal a step at a time! You are going in the right direction and will make it there!

Michelle: Thanks for maintaining our list!!

Sara & Selena: How are you doing? :goodvibes Hope all is well with the two of you!

The scale isn't my friend either!!!
 

Thank God It's FRIDAY!!!!

How are doing my friendly newbies today???!!!!

Happy day to the b-day girls Erin & Lisa!!! (by the time you ppl read this would be friday), get mad with desserts you deserve it :hb:

Selens, i loved that thing you posted about willpower, definetly true, if we dont use our willpower to get the positive things (like erm...loosing this fat belly),then for what are we gonna use it???? :chin:

Paige: I think your scale it's playing dirty games on you, like the one in the gym it's playing tricks on me too!!!, let me tell you that every monday I step into the damn thing and see the before week results, but today i felt tempted and i steped on that :censored: thing and gave me back a hole pound as a result!!!, it's like that thing was telling me TODAY YOU DONT STEP ON ME!! :nono: GET OFF!!! :D So im thinking on keeping my weekly step into the scale thing, so i can live sanely :lol: Anyways congrats on you lost, it's better than gaining, aint that right???

Jeanessa congrats on you 6 day of no Mickey D's! :mcd: :lol: and I know what you mean what you're saying about tempting food, i have 2 weeks now without eating any sweets (CHOCOLATE, as they call it here in my house), and its been very hard, cause i had to gave up an Snicker last week, it was so depressing, as i watched a friend of mine's eating it, I kept thinking when i loose this belly I'll eat at least a half one!!! :smug:

I drank 3 bottles and a few glasses of water, and went to the gym to realese some stress, 15 mins. on the stair master and 15 more on the elliptical. Did some weight lifting to tone my muscles, and now hopefully i'll get some sleep ( cause i'm ignoring the fact that i have to study for an exam).

Well, have a good night sleep you all, dream about been slim and more beautiful than what we are right now! :grouphug:

Take care.

Love,

J.- :wave:


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detk1320 - congrats on your 4 pound loss this week. What a weigh :smug: to start! Keep blazing the trail for all of us!

joana - way to go on the workouts. I am not there yet, but maybe I will be soon.

I did a good job today, stuck within my points, no fast food wanderings :lol: and I am very happy with my progress...

Everybody, stay encouraged and keep trying, if this were easy everybody would be a size 6 (I would say 2, but thats just too thin for me!)

Woohoo! I got to update my avatar again today :D

Happy birthday, Lisa!

Good Morning!!
 

Hey Everyone!!
How is everyone doing this wonderful Friday morn?? :coffee:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!! :gift: Hope you have an awesome day girlfriend!! YOU DESERVE IT!! ;)

Michelle...Congrats on LOSING girlfriend!! YIPPEEE..and thanks for the update.. :D I added the new newbies to the front page as well...!YOU ROCK!!

Jeanessa....Congrats girlfriend on being within your points!! WE ARE SOOOO going to DO THIS!! :strong:

J...way to go girl on that water and hitting the gym...You inspire ME!! :D

Ann...WOO HOO!! Congrats on your "4" pounds lost....FOREVER!!!
YOU GO GIRL!! I am sooo proud of you!! Oh yeah....:cb:

Paige...You can do it girlfriend..You can lose that weight by your birthday...
YOU CAN DO IT!! Go girl....

I went to Curves last night...I am sooo loving it!! I am sticking to plan....but am going out of town this weekend to my friend's house...I have to be STRONG and stay on my SouthBeach....I CAN!!! I know I CAN!!
Welp...I better run...I will check back in later...
WHERE IS EVERYONE!!????

"You'll never know what you're capable of doing until you get up and do it"

It's been a while since I belonged to Curves, but if I remember correctly, you can get visitor's passes to use the Curves in a different city or state. Of course, it isn't like they frisk you at the door to make sure you have a membership anyway :lol:

hey everybody! Yahooo today is the big day. Thanks for all the wishes.

Michelle congratulations on losing. keep it up. we can all do it!!!!! Love all of ya'll for being so supportive.today is going to be my day off , so that i am going to enjoy guilt-free and pick it back up tommorrow. have a great day!!!!!!!!

A Wonderful Day 7!
 

michellejy - that 10 pounds looks good, girl, I can't wait until it is my turn!!! I'm looking forward to seeing that number go up and up and up!

My best friend and I are going to join a Curves-type place in the next month or two. It just seems as if it will be more comfortable. Can anybody tell me what Curves is like? I've seen the commercials, but you know TV and reality are two different things....unless you're watching 'reality tv' :lol:

Yes, I'm having a good day! I am down 6.5 pounds on my 7th day! It has to be plenty of water because I have NOT been starving myself, I've stayed within my points and even ate some flex ones...and besides 10 minutes on the treadmill, the only exercise I've gotten this week has been the horizontal variety ;) but...maybe that helps?

I'll check back in later!

Michelle - Woo Hoo is right. You go girl. I am looking forward to hitting my 5 lbs lost so I can use that avatar. Hopefully when I weight-in Monday morning I will be there.

Lisa - HAPPY BIRTHDAY and ENJOY your day off!!!

Ann- Great job on the 4lbs loss. Keep up the hard work.

Paige - Also sending you Congrats with the weight loss.

Now for me..........I did not do good at lunch. Today our office celebrated everyones birthdays for this month. We always do some big food day thing. Today they had Subway Party subs. That was not too bad but the chips and dip got me. I did not exercise last night or this morning. I have only had 30oz of water today. I guess I will have to load up on water at home tonight.

I have to tell you all a funny story. ( i thought it was funny anyway )
My 5yr old boy overheard my dh and I talking last night about how my diet was going. (for those of you who don't know my dh works out of state and does not get to see me much these days.) Anyway he heard that I wanted to be skinny. He rips off his little shirt, sucks in his belly as far as he can and says "You want to have a six pack like me??" I lost it with laughter. He will do my workouts with me and will "show off" his progress to his dad when he comes home. His dad always teases him about having a lil 6 pack.

Anyway I will check in tomorrow. I do not have internet at home but I have to work tomorrow for a while. Good luck to you all for the weekend. Good support and motivation vibes being sent out to you all.

Happy Birthday Lisa!!

Weight watchers day 3
Well its sat am here I am doing really well - I think the scales of the universe have formed a group just to make me feel better. I didnt think my scales were working so I weighed myself on the ones at work hat I know I have used before I was 108 kg a few weeks ago on them, I was 109 at home then I went away on holidays for 5 days and put on another kg. and now I'm 105 kg on them Ive worked out my scales are consistant but they weigh 1kg heavier than the others. I also noticed that Ive been losing an awful lot due to that time of the month - there was alot of hormonal weight there. WW is going much easier I am eating so much but I did trade some healthy choices yesterday for some choc biscuits at work. I had to work an extra half shift yesterday but I managed to fit in 30 min workout on a step (from the o/t department) in front of the music channel in our staff room no one saw me :D I think I will buy a proper exercise step to use in breaks at work (no one will see me ) I am so glad you guys are here no waiting for weekly meetings.

stay on track - Nothing tastes as good as being thin

Hi everyone!

Happy birthday Lisa!! Sorry I missed that post!

Jme: your son's sound just too cute!

Jeannessa: Did I read correct: 6.5 pounds!! Wow! :bravo: :cheer: Maybe we should all add a little bit of mcD to our menues :rofl:

Michelle: Way to go on the weight loss! 10 pounds so far that is wonderful! :goodscale

Selena: You can do it! You will be strong and eat what is best for you!!

Tess: Glad WW is working out for you so far! Keep at it!

Joana: Keep up with all the exercising! That will sure make a difference!

My day was ok, had to use up a few flex points. Tommorow, I get my hair cut and I'm going for change this time as oppose as always the same old thing. This is the new me who will knock everyone off their feet as oppose to hide in the corner :smug:

Ann

Hi Ann I think your hair looks fine in you avatar picture :D lol
Tess