Haha- Yeah that's the truth. My husband is very good about not judging my weight gain since we had met. He really wants to lose weight, but he doesnt try at all. I tried doing South Beach with him, Atkins, now my shake program and he says "That sounds good" but when the time comes he chooses to eat the way he has been. I don't really care. I love him the way he is. My problem with that is that he is no help whatsoever in helping me stay on track. He likes to encourage my bad eating. I think that it is partly because he enjoys having another food junky buddy. Also, he feels threatened b/c he's seen pics of me at a smaller weight and liked what he saw but is afraid others will too.
Rebel - yeah I know what you mean about DH's promoting bad choices. Mine is the same and I think your right about liking us as 'junk food buddies' And if he trys to get me to drink well let's just say I don't have to be pushed too far........
Thank goodness my DH is wanting to lose weight before we go on vacation in July, says he wants to get rid of his belly. So he is talking about going across the street to walk on the fitness trail. Funny thing is I"ve been trying to get him to go over there since we moved in the new apartment (sometimes he has tvitious pretty bad
BUT remember, the bigger he gets the smaller you'll look.......that's what I say............................
I agree about that! Mine never used to say that I was smaller, but now he says how much smaller I am than him. He probably outweighs me by 50 pounds or more now. We were pretty close for awhile there, but I lost and he gained. Yeah, I have learned to avoid the food situations and my own thing. It was VERY hard at first, but now if I eat badly its usually my choice. He used to guilt me into eating with him. If he wanted something fattening (or just wanted to eat) and I didn't he would kind of pout and say "Oh I wont get anything then" and I put my foot down on that one. I chewed his for that. I told him how unfair that was to do to me. He felt really bad and hasn't done it since. Now he asks if I can or will eat something. Its all learning experiences!
Oh - Oh perfect example. We went out to breakfast Sat with a friend of mine. I orders 2 egg omlette cooked dry (no butter, no oil) and 1/2 english muffin. Ofcourse DH and friend looked at me funny. Then food comes and I ask for butter/margerine for me muffin, they both say why did you order your eggs cooked dry and want butter/marg for you muffin? They thought that was hilarious. I said becuz I don't want them cooking my eggs in 1/2 cup of butter or oil and I know all the fat I can have is one pad of margerine and I want it on my muffin.
Then I said you don't have to understand my diet, as long as the scale is going in the right direction. DH admitted my funny quirks about ordering don't really bother him anymore. But they did when we first met. So he's learning........
Andrea, best wishes on the new diet endeavor, if doctor approved, sounds good.
heehee - the bigger our husbands are, the smaller we look
and kewl on your upcoming poker run - my first will be this summer.
Star - hi!! ooo, I wanna go to that function with the skin and the drunks
I think my husband's being nicer to me lately...isn't that funny, that I can't quite tell but maybe I'm also seeing things rosier, as I'm back to my beloved summer/fall job. I worked yesterday and today, and this is what I produced: 10 pounds of granola; lemon-glazed cheesecake for 96 servings; chocolate mocha mousse for 24; 3 dozen cookies to keep staff happy pie pastry for 15 pies; pumpkin pie filling for 9 pies. And for lunch; the chef gave us a delicious, moist piece of fish with a great tomato chutney. am I spoiled or what
It's actually easy to eat smart there, because there is always mixed green salad and some kind of fish or flank steak or chicken available. I just have to use self-control at staying away from the warm rolls and butter, the cheesy potatoes, rice dishes, noodles..and the stupid desserts some chick makes
I switched days so I can have off tomorrow, it's supposed to be the least crummy day of the week. Only a "passing chance" of showers. So I'll be packing water, gas money, a map and hitting the Vermont highways
Have a GREAT night, chicks!!! think of summer, and shorts, and little shirts
chocolate mocha mousse for 24 Can you please send me those right away
On my other thread we started the CCA, it's Chick Chocoholics Association and our motto is . The message behind that was that chicks were saying they were on-plan 'except' for one Hersheys Minibar. Well, if you eat one of those, you aren't really on plan are you? Most of them apprecaited my comment, becuz we tend to think one of this or two of that won't hurt us on the scale. When in fact, it really does. (Actually I say most of this stuff to hear it myself ) No offense intended to anyone else.....
Holly, really I could not have your job, I would be as big as the barn
Hi Andrea - What's new with you, are you gearing up for your big weekend coming up?
We are going to our lake place up north. Getting ready for our big garage sale on Memorial Weekend.....(too much work)
Holly- You seriously kick bootie! I mean, a lot (not all) of women wouldn't take off on their bikes without the hubby along. The chicks that I know who ride NEVER ride to work or anything alone. I just think that's really cool that you do! As for your job...I am not a sweets lover, but I would still be tasting and snacking like crazy. My dad is a chef, or I should say ex-chef, and I gained about 30 pounds when he worked at the Marriott b/c there were always little trial runs of something that he'd make at home as a practice if he wasn't familiar with an ingredient.
Star- You are so right about a bite here and there. It all counts. I am very guilty of doing that at times. Your lake house sounds like so much fun!! Which lake are you on?
Well last night was busy! I went to workout and did some deep (much needed) cleaning on the house. Dh mowed the lawn even though I told him that I would trade jobs with him. Well, when he finished he told me that he was so out of shape b/c he had to stop 2-3 times and that next time he goes to the Dr he is going to ask for an EKG. I was so worried and he said its ridiculous b/c he's so young to have any heart/blockage problems. I very nicely said thats its possible with his size, lifestyle, activity level, and his medical history of diabetes. When I suggested the diet stuff, again really nicely, he said "next week". Later I did talk to him and express my concerns for our health. Told him that is why I am trying to lose (not totally!) weight is to be here with him longer. To not be a burden to him by not taking care of myself when I had the chance. If it's looks based, he could be 500 pounds and I'd love him and still think he's hot. But I don't want to be a widow anytime soon. Another thing is that if he won't take better care of himself, I don't really want kids together. I don't want to raise kids alone of he is going to give up on being healthier. I know it sounds rude, but its the truth. I also explained that I wasnt nagging, but I just thought that we are so lucky in a sense to both need/want to lose weight and that together we have a constant buddy system. He wasnt upset and said that he never thinks of me as a nag and that he's glad I worry so much for him. So, last night we went to Walmart b/c he wants to try Slim Fast. So, I am really hoping that he will try his hardest. Shoot, even if he could lose 20 pounds that would help him out a lot. We are going to take short walks to build his endurance up and in the meantime I will probably mow from now on (until he sees the Dr.) so that it wont put any extra stress on his heart. I honestly think that his spine is outta wack and he needs to see a chiropractor!
Andrea - Well about the bite here and there.....LAWL has very specific rules and different plans to follow (plans go by calories), the plans are by color I'm on Gold and that plan is about 1200-1400 calories per day. If someone was on say Purple that would be more like 1600-1700 calories per day. Also it is a very healthy diet with Protein, Veggies, Fruit, Starchs, Dairy, Fats and Protein Bars called Lites. it's not like a starvation diet. So when the girls say they are ON-Plan, to me that means they are eating nothing off-plan. But they say I'm on plan except for that ice cream sundae I had yesterday..... Well then to me, that would put them off-plan. So why not just say I'm off-plan. I'm also guilty of doing the eating off plan, but I never claim to to on-plan when I do that......I have really noticed that when I taste to much or have that mini hershey bar, the scale is not my friend the next day........So for now I'm trying to be POP (Perfect On Plan). For me it's the only sure way to lose weight. The other thing is I'm trying to get back to my pre Christmas weight of 160 and then I will be 10 pounds away from goal.........
It just seems the right time of year to give it the extra effort (summer coming).....
Our lake property is on a cluster of inland lakes not far from Lake St Clair. It is called Sand Lake and is about 2.5 hours from where we live now. We bought 3 acres with a brand new pole barn/garage which has a bathroom, bedroom and kitchen area (from the previous owner). We are planning on putting a modular home up there in about 3 years.
Hugs
That sounds very sensible about being POP. I really like that and even though I don't do LAWL, I may have to borrow your terminology to challenge myself to stay POP.
Yesterday I went to work out after a nearly week off and boy was I feeling it! Its amazing how quickly I can get back into bad shape!
I wondered if your lake home was on the one of the great lakes since you're in Michigan. I hear they look more like oceans than lakes. Is the Mall of America in Michigan, too, or am I getting my geography all jumbled?
Reb - Yes our great lakes are huge and do look like ocean - you for sure can't see the other side.......
Mall of America is in Minn (I think)........
Feel free to use anything off the LAWL plan that will help you to get to goal - the more the merrier! I have to go to the COD (Center of Doom or LAWL Center to wiegh in) at lunch time and I'm feeling pretty sure I've lost alittle. Cross your fingers for me.....
I'll post with results upon return.....
And the good news is............ I'm down 1.2 pounds
Now, if I can lose 1 more pound by Friday I would be in their silly 2 pound per week average (is that an average really )
Pretty pleased with my loss of 7 pounds since I came back from CA......
Star - I am also pretty darned pleased with your loss!! that is GREAT for a relatively short time frame!!! wtg!!!
Andrea, did I blip over wishing you a Happy Belated Birthday?? if so, sorry ! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!
Andrea, I am so envious of you for being able to talk and express your concerns to your guy. Wow! very mature and smart. You're leaps and bounds beyond me
about riding alone - I was a little uneasy at first...but quickly got used to it Of course riding to work is awesome. You have this total fringe benefit, of just enjoying your commute! and the gas savings - how smug we can be at getting 60 mpg. Plus the independent-chick feeling is awesome. At first, my husband acted a little put out - 'oh sure, have fun without me'. But if he's stuck at work, and I'm not, and if I have done at least a little housework - then why the heck not? I have told him I EXPECT him to go for a ride, if I'm at work and HE has off. He did go on a toy run last summer, that I couldn't because I had to work. And I was glad for him!! Life is for enjoying. The bikes are for enjoying.
Been doing good eating-wise, much more on-program than I have been in a long time. Being motivated by a few things...mostly wanting these chaps to continue to fit And the thought of summer.
I'm so glad we found each other! (sorry - time of month, I'm a little emotional )
Holly - Thanks for the congrats. This 7 pounds has seemed to come off pretty quick. I think it is really doing the plan 100%, you know it works if you work it........who would have thought
I think it is really doing the plan 100%, you know it works if you work it........who would have thought
why hasn't someone told us this???!!!
Took my bike to mechanic last night. I need an oil change, and just pre-season check. TJ (mechanic) told me he would give me a little clinic, if I wanted, on how to check some things myself. I would LOVE that! to do my own basic "wrenching" (wench wrench ) Such as chain tension, (I have already lubed my chain before), lubing cables, etc. The charge would be just what he charges an hour, $30.00/hr.
And as for changing oil, husband says we can do that here, BUT it is weather dependent, husband/time dependent, we have to dispose of the oil ourselves (last time he left it in the pan uncovered, and it was tipped over in the garage ) and I have to "help" him and be open to the impatience that always occurs. It is totally worth it to me to have a professional do it!!!
again, I got blessings from TJ for my high miles but a lecture on wearing a half-helmet, instead of a full-face. yada yada yada
Today will be my first day at work with all the staff there (its' Opening Day) and staff lunch available....let's see how good I do I decided to make brownines with cinnamon whipped cream and hot fudge to follow their Chili and Cornbread lunch.
Andrea - Hi, girl!! you are my hero for NOT liking sweets
I just looked for a "bow down" smilie - couldn't find one, but hey, there are lots of new ones, aren't there...I also love that tantrum dude - and there's a barfing one - but it isn't doing anything graphic, like on my other site
Holly - I know, I thought they would have told us that in the beginning.... Being POP (perfect on plan) is kinda hard for me, but I'm in on this journaling thread, where we report everything we eat and I just can't screw that up (even though I want to eat more). I have to be honest with my fellow LAWL chicks.......and if I cheat I will lose my status. In the past on LAWL plan, I would tweak the plan and do it my way. That's why it's working so well right now - NO TWEAKING......
Holly - I give you a ton of for wanting to do your own work on your bike. I have NO desire to do that, although we did learn to change spark plugs and adjust the chain in MSC. That's what I have DH for I just want to ride and look good DH does do alot of work on our bikes too, he's very mechanically inclined.
My nephew owns a bike shop called "Detroit Eurocycles" and he is livid that I don't always wear a DOT helmet, but my half helmet ofcourse isn't DOT - it's just CUTE......
The weather here is nice for the last few days, need to get riding - maybe tonight.. DH has been going into work early, like at 2:30A.M. so that cuts our nights real short......but he makes great money when he does that.
And if he trys to get me to drink 
well let's just say I don't have to be pushed too far........ 
for that. I told him how unfair that was to do to me. He felt really bad and hasn't done it since. Now he asks if I can or will eat something. Its all learning experiences! 
but maybe I'm also seeing things rosier, as I'm back to my beloved summer/fall job. I worked yesterday and today, and this is what I produced: 10 pounds of granola; lemon-glazed cheesecake for 96 servings; chocolate mocha mousse for 24; 3 dozen cookies to keep staff happy 
Can you please send me those right away 
(Center of Doom or LAWL Center to wiegh in) at lunch time and I'm feeling pretty sure I've lost alittle. Cross 
your fingers for me.....
I'm down 1.2 pounds 
) and I have to "help" him and be open to the impatience that always occurs. It is totally worth it to me to have a professional do it!!! 
for wanting to do your own work on your bike. I have NO desire to do that, although we did learn to change spark plugs and adjust the chain in MSC. That's what I have DH for 
