hello!!

yes, Trina, THANK YOU so very much for my sticker! it's so funny AND true, eh :lol:

well, best wishes on your re-affirmed LAWL plan...("center of doom", heehee!)

I think the skinniest women are the ones that subside on cigs and salads :lol: I also enjoy my food too much :D

Trina - so glad you got to ride!! all leathered up, eh :cool: alright!

I just got back from a nice ride - went to Irasburg, VT (about 50 miles each way) to see the guy who's the pres of our motorcycle rights group. He's got a combo snowmachine/motorcycle shop. He was real surprised and pleased to see me there, but he was busy...he said he was still working on snowmachines, and had a list of bikes waiting.

I wore my half-helmet, 'cause I'm really liking it better for increased vision and hearing...but my poor face gets blasted by the wind. Having the bandanna tied over my forehead helps some, also glad to have my wrinkly forehead protected more from the sun :D

Also glad that I'm not having any problems (knock wood!) with my contact lenses. Just a couple of times, have had a speck fly in there, but was able to blink it out. I do carry drops, an extra lens case and my ugly old glasses, just in case something bad happens. Be prepared, sez me :lol:

I only have 3 days left of my horrible winter job, working for horrible people!!! I'll be off for over two weeks; no paycheck for that time, but I think we'll be OK. I'll dig ditches before I work anymore for them!!! :devil:

Yup, tried the Mother's Polish this afternoon, and though the tank scratches are still there, the finish is much more lustrous, and deeper-black. I'm satisfied :cool:

bye for now!

One of the most fun times in CA was when myself and the other visitor took our hotesses (sp?) Convertable Mercedes to the store for Starbucks (at her request). The other guest drove, when we got to Starbucks she was trying to figure out how to get the key out of the ignition. While doing so we both almost peed our pants becuz this is all that happend; the trunk popped open, her seat moved forward, the top started to go down. So we decided that we would leave the keys in the car, but got scared to do that. Then she decided to wait in the car and I would get the order, just when she took her hand off the key, it was a miracle and the key came out. We were like Lucy and Ethel - it was too funny.....Geez, I'll never get a car like that....too hard to work.

Trina- :rolf: :rolf: that was HILARIOUS!! I love getting hysterical over things like that with girlfriends :lol: thanks for making me laugh out loud!!

Our streak of nice weather has ended :( some rain is OK, we actually need it, but the 5 day forecast is for showers/rain every single day! sigh. well, my nice shiny clean bike will have to wait.

I am shaking my head at myself for my lack of discipline lately (still!) on my eating. I don't know where my head is at in that I can't seem to stick to sensible eating :?:

Hi Andrea! Hope your Sunday is nice.

catch y'all later! I'm scheduled to work for the next three days, so not sure when I'll have time to say hey.

Hi Biker Chick Babes,
Well - Our area got hit bad and it snow/sleeted all weekend......it was awful. On the bright side we got alot done at the new pad. Finally got our living room furniture arranged where we can live with it (it's basically too big for the space). I guess that's all part of this 'downsizing' thing.....ugh.....
We are suppose to have rain all week until I think Sat or Sunday. Rain is better than that snow/sleet stuff - so I'm not really complaining, just have been happier.....
Well I have a ton of work to get caught up on, so I'll check you later....
Oh - diet note - I did Fast Forward LAWL drink thing and I lost 4 pounds this weekend. that is about what I gained in CA - so I'm happy for now.
Today I start the regular part of the LAWL plan and I'm on the Gold Plan which is 2 proteins, 2 starches, 3 veggies, 3 fruits, 1 dairy, 1 fat and 2 LA Lites (yummy protein bars covered in chocolate). So I know the routine, I'm looking forward to having hard rules again...lol

Good Morning Girls!


Trina- Congratulations on the 4 pounds lost! I had lost 6 this week, but I had a very bad binge this weekend and I'm sure I gained it all back. I get so frustrated with myself! So what was your eating like on the fast forward part? Do you buy your own food? Your story about the convertible was hilarious!

Holly- Try to enjoy your next few days at work! I understand your frustration with yourself. It seems that I do good for a while and then I royally mess up. But I am getting right back to it today. You will get back to your plan, too. If the eating part is hard for you now, just make sure that you are exercising at that will help from weight gain.

Well, ladies, I hope your Monday is good. We got some rain last night, but I'm not sure if its in the forecast all week...I think it could be...

Rebel - WOW you lost 6 pounds in one week? That is great, maybe you didn't gain it all back. Anyhow just get right back with it and you'll lose it again.
On the FastForward you drink a juice like the Hollywood Diet Juice (Walgreens) then you can eat as much protein and veggies to keep you full all day, along with drinking the juice and water. You do that for two days and it kick starts you to start your diet plan.
My first day on the Gold went really well yeterday. I also worked out yesterday and today. I'm trying to get back 100% on plan. My latest motivation is a trip to Park City, Utah for July 4th.....
Talk to you chicks later.....hugs

Star- Congrats on doing good on your day 1st day of gold! Yeah! I have considered doing that Hollywood diet juice for a weekend here and there, but I have never tried. Besides weekends are hard enough for me. I was actually getting used to eating just protein and veggies at restaurants, so I don't know why I went off the deep end. I really like eating this way. I feel better this way. I posted this in another forum...hope you don't mind...

I actually got a lot of sleep last night and I'm still feeling draggy, go figure. I had good intentions to get up early and workout, but I blew that off. So, I will just have to do it after work today instead. for the past week or so when I'm on the treadmill I get the worst shin cramps. Other than that I'm not crampy. i'm not sure if its the lack of potassium or just me.

Yesterday I ate under 30 carbs, but I did it pretty unhealthily. I am trying to do better today. I didn't eat all day and then for supper ate a chicken breast, 2 slices (12 carbs) of low carb bread, 1/2 cup steamed veggies, and 1 cup of low carb ice cream(12 carbs). I actually ate a small breakfast today and I am going to plan on eating salad for lunch. Supper...I have no clue yet! I am still wanting to do Atkins, I am just getting lazier on planning ahead and that (to me) is a set up for failure.

Well, everyone have a beautiful Tuesday!
Anyhow, I will check back later!

Rebel - Be sure and drink alot of water if your going to workout, treadmill or whatever. The acids has to be expelled from your muscles....also potassium.
You could do the Hollywood Diet during the week, I only did it on Sat/Sun becuz I went back to the Center of Doom (LAWL) on Friday and they suggested I do it right away. It was good cuz I dropped the weight I put on in Cally.....lol
I have to go to COD in a minute here, I will post my progress then.
Hey, what other thread do you post on? I post on LAWL Losers & Freinds - April...
To me, eating to lose weight is way easier if I have a definate plan with rules. It cuts down my choices and therefore requires less thinking on my part.....lol I'm a lazy dieter....
Hugs

Star- I agree about having a definite plan and that helps me to stick to something better as well. I usually post in the Atkins/Low carb, April Showers challenge forums and sometimes will just pop around. Mostly I just read a lot of other's information.

Thanks for the advice about drinking more water. I am for the 64 oz a day, but I very rarely drink any while working out.

How many bottles of that Hollywood Diet juice do you got through in a weekend? Isn't that kind of expensive? I am a lazy, cheap dieter! I have tried so much stuff over the years...

I can't wait to hear your progress when you get back from COD. Oh, any by the way...I love your weight tracker!

Rebel - It only takes one bottle of Hollywood Diet Juice for 2 days and you can get it for about $15 at Walmart or Walgreens. I only do it once in a great while and sometimes I only lose 2 pounds....
Be sure and drink water while you workout.....
For some reason the scale at the COD was way off from mine and I didn't lose as much as I did on my home scale, which is a Health-O-Meter and new????? Maybe becuz I weigh first thing in the morning nude???
Anyhow, by their scales I only lost 2.8 pounds, but I put three since we don't have decimals on the 3FatCk Ticker.
I am going by the LA Scales....as far as my ticker goes. As long as I go in the right direction - that is all that matters.......I have faith!!!!

Trina- You did excellent! It's amazing how much clothes weigh, truly. I always weigh nude either in the a.m. or evening when I havent had much water for a few hours and after working out. Between the clothes, water in the bladder it can make a 3-5 pound difference on me. Although, since you're so much smaller than me your clothes wouldn't weigh as much as mine. They still could weigh a pound, though, along with what ever is in your "system". Keep it up!!!

Rebel - Thanks for the support - we will do this!

Good morning chicks!

On the diet front-- I am SOOO frustrated! I had a bad weekend with eating, well like a dummy I had to weigh myself last night and I am up 5 pounds from the 6 I had lost week. URGHHH!!! If I work super hard I'm sure I'll get it off by Saturday morning, but still...its ridiculous how much I can gain. If I'd known that I was going to gain that much I would have eaten more and really enjoyed myself! I am really perplexed on the diet plan thing. I like Atkins b/c i can eat out a lot with it and still stay OP. Although, there are lots of weird little tricks with counting the carbs. Watching sugar alcohols and still staying within calorie range. When I had lost a ton of weight a few years ago, I did Slim Fast and Lean Cuisine with some extra fruits and veggies and it worked. I am considering trying that again. What do you think would be a better plan?

Ok now on the motorcycle front- I was able to play around on my bike for a little bit yesterday and I am feeling so much more confident with it. I can't wait to get my license. I was going to have it tagged this week, but I will have to wait b/c I forgot that my car tags are due. Tomorrow night we are supposed to go to this bar called Emerson Biggins with the motorcycle club for dinner and a ride. We may not take the bike since its a 30 minute ride on the interstate from home and the weather has been very cool this week. Are your bikes at your new home now? Oh, I have a question about the MSF class. Is it true that you're supposed to make your motorcyle come to a skid -stop? That worries me a little.

Have a great day!

Rebel - The key to losing weight is to find the plan that you can live with. I too, like you gain really easy and really fast - bumer! For me the more simple a diet the better. That is what I like about LAWL, you eat what they tell you, don't cheat and you lose - it couldn't be any easier. But it is expensive and not for everyone. One time I ate the same thing everyday for months and lost 25 pounds on my own. I was also riding my bicycle for exercise to the park everyday (16 miles). I ate oatmeal for breakfast, chicken and salad for lunch and chicken/salad/bread for dinner...drank alot of water and I lost 25 pounds. So to me your Slim Fast/Lean Cusine plan sounds great!
We eat lean cusines on LAWL too - they are so easy! The key is to pick a plan and stick to it, it will have to work.
The other thing I wanted to ask you, about your working out. Do you do mostly cardio or weights? and if you do weights how much weight are you doing?
Yes, our harleys are home with us now. DH brought them down from up north when I was on vacation. We went for a ride last Thursday night, a short ride, but awesome!
I don't remember having to come to a skid stop, just a fast stop. I think the skidding stop would be too dangerous for them to even ask new riders to do?
Later Reb.....
Hi Holly - wherever you are....lol

I guess Holly is MIA since her work schedule...LOL

Yeah, thats probably true about the skid stop...I must have got that wrong.

Exercise wise I don't do a lot of free weights. Maybe a 10 lb every other day for triceps. This is my normal routine M-F (sometimes I only do 3 days a week) I walk on the treadmill at 3.3-3.5 speed for 30 minutes and its set for interval so sometimes its on an incline, then I get on the elliptical for 20 minutes (my speed is at about 8 something), then I do the stations (circuits) for 3 rounds which is about another 30 mins (that are kind of like what they have at Curves). So, I think thats some minor weight training, but I'm not sure. So, 3-5 days a week I spend about an hour and a half at the gym. Is that good enough or what do you think?

Do you count calories on LAWL? What if you have to go out to eat...what can you eat?