HELLO LADIES HOW IS EVERYBODY DOING SORRY I HAVE'NT BEEN ONLINE LATELY WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW MEMBERS i'M DOING PRETTY GOOD SO FAR..... NOW I'M DOWN 6LBS AND I'M STILL GOING TO THE GYM TO I'M DOING PRETTY GOOD WELL LADIES TAKE CARE TALK TO YOU ALL SOON

Did not get to exercise today, caloric intake about 1600cals., so I did not do very well today. I believe I need to be on a daily 1200 cals.to lose. Well, I'll try to do better tomorrow.

Britt~~the best time to visit Denmark is from May-August. I would also LOVE to visit Australia, it is the only continent - (besides Antartica) I've never been to. Our crown prince married an australian commoner, maybe you've heard about it. What do your friends do in Denmark?

Kim~~so sorry to hear about your Dad, hope the chemo will help him.

SoccerGirl~~Every single pound counts, and if it is any consolation - I don't remember ever dating a boy with thighs thinner than mine!

Kimberlyn~~welcome, what breed is your dog? I can SO relate with you, my husband and our dog is my life and family.

It is almost 11:00P.M. in Denmark, goodnight everyone.
Elyn

Hi Kimberlyn! Welcome! I have only been here a week or so, and it is great! Have you got a diet/exercise program that you follow? If so, how long have you been on it? I see that you have lost 4 pounds! That is great! I try to compare my losses to a pound of ground beef. It may not seem like much until you think of it as 4 pounds of ground beef! That is alot really! My friend always says when she loses a pound that "it's 4 sticks of butter!". It is easier when you actually visualize something that weighs that much. It is for me anyway.
Elyn, I talked to my mother a little while ago and my dad's treatment went great today too! He said he feels so good he can take himself for a while. I told him to call me if he got sick and I would come pick him up. He feels good so far! YEA!
Still doing good today!
A NEW ME!!! GET READY WORLD!!!!
Kim

Hello again,

Congratulations to everyone who is sticking to it! I know how hard it is, and every pound lost is something to be very proud of.

I worked out today. I did 20 minutes on the stairstepper, and 20 minutes of weights. I really enjoyed it. It has been about 2 weeks since I've been. Unfortunatly I blew it with my food choices today.....cheddar popcorn and still more Easter candy

Does anyone else have issues with compulsive eating? I wasn't even hungry yet I ate a whole bag of microwave popcorn and some candy. Does anyone have advice on how to stop sabotaging myself? I really need it!

Hello everyone! My word, I have not logged on since Friday and I was shocked by the number of pages there were. You've all been quite busy. Well, I was not very good over the weekend. I spent the weekend at my parents, very last minute, and ate what they had. Funny, everything I ate, no matter what it was, didn't take great. I decided that if I'm going to use calories for something non-clean, it better be good. So, I had a crap filled weekend food wise and by Sunday night, I thought I was going to have to call an ambulance. There is a lesson here.

Anyway, back on track. Meeting with the Fitness Director at my Y tonight to do my bodyfat percentage. Trying to determine whether i need to change my weight training program, the one I did is super intensive and i like it, but it takes forever to get through, so I usually don't have time to do it. My sister has done BFL and is doing something else now, she's Miss Fitness in the family and she hates my program, so wrestling with the right thing to do.

The program I have is supposed to be super effective (when you do it). I'm so confused right now. Measurement day is in three weeks and I want some positive changes. We'll see.

backtome - on the compulsive eating issue, here's what helps me usually. try to figure out why I want to eat, am I really hungry? Change what I'm eating, instead of eating the cheese popcorn, what about 94% ff popcorn? Drink water, sometimes, that's all it takes or find something else to do.

I know it's a struggle and the triumph is getting through another day a winner. And remember to not beat yourself up, the fact that you worked out is better than most.

You're not alone and I hope that helps.

hello vixens..
i'm in for the challenge.. i'm too tired to write.. but wanted to say hi!!
no exercise for today
pts were 27
good night vixens..

Hey chickas...whats goin on?

Kim- Oh yes, we're talking about Ross Barnett the former governer. Scotty was the one driving. Hes doing pretty good. Nic is taking him some gatorade today. They're only giving him orange juice. Which, considering he had surgery is not so good. Kinda like drinking Orange Juice when you have a sore in your mouth. Hes still not allowed to eat though. Poor guy. He didnt want to tell the company that the passenger grabbed the wheel. He didnt want him to get fired. So sweet.

Klengkeek- Welcome to our little thread! What sort of diet are you on? What kind of dog do you have?

Curvychick- Im glad you're doing so well!

Backtome- Someone else on here suggested drinking some chicken broth when you get cravings. I tried it and it works very well. Maybe this could keep you from the compulsive eating?

Txlawchick- Thats so great that you're doing weight training!

Lynn- Hey girl! You poor thing...usually you write alot! You must be exhausted then

Ok, things are good here. I woke up at 6am to try to get back on a regular sleep pattern. I did have to down a sugar free Red Bull though. Might even have to drink another one. Nic is irritating the crap out of me. Im finished with my TOM. I thought maybe that was why he was getting on my nerves. Hes totally obssessed with his job. Im being a baby because of it
Anyway, hopefully I can make it through the day. He has to go to work at 7pm...thats 12hours from now. Its one of those days when I just want him out of here! I love him but want time for myself.
Ok, Ill try to get back on later. Our roommate was on the internet for 8 hours last night. What in the world do you do on the internet for 8 HOURS??? Nevermind, I dont think I want to know. Yuck.

Ill be back later. Dont miss me too much

Love,
Deanne

Deanne, I assume your friend is from Mississippi too? Tell him a fellow Mississippian is pulling for him.....hang in there. And why in the world are they giving him Orange juice?? Hurts me to think about it! I finally finished my TOM too. Hey, we're period pals! HAHA! I told you!

Lynn, get some rest and start over tomorrow!

backtome, heavens yes, I have problems with compulsive eating. Everyone said to me to get the bad stuff out of the house. Although compulsive eating can make even good foods a monster. Another thing I tried before and it did help........go brush your teeth......it makes your mouth feel fresh and everything else taste lousy! You are exercising and that is awesome! Keep it up!
We can do it! yes we can, if chubby vixens can't NOBODY CAN!!!
Kim

Haha...I think everyone in this thread has their TOM at the same time or close to it. We're some b****y chicks all at the same time! Scary.
Yes, Scotty's mom is from Crystal Springs. His middle name is Barnett. I didnt know that until I went to see him at the hospital.
So, how was your day?

Love,
Deanne

Oh, I meant curvy vixens.....but you too Deanne! Oops

Hi Curvy Vixens,

It was such a pretty day here--I love the Spring. Although someone was saying that we may still have snow in the forecast! I hope that was a joke! I took my dogs for a walk this evening (they actually walked me). The blossoms are starting to peek out their heads and I love it. I wish it would stay like this all year--perfect for being outside and not too hot. Anyhoo--I have a bit of a headache tonight and I think it may be because I feel hungry but don't want to eat too many points (I tracked them today and am at the quota). I thought it would be a good idea to track my points for the 5 day challenge--so I can be honest with myself about what I am eating. I am glad I stuck with it, but don't feel the greatest because of my throbbing head. Maybe its the detox of the sugar and all that candy over Easter. Could be!

I did something really cool and exciting! I signed me and my husband up for intro classes at an Arthur Murray dance studio. We will be doing 2 thirty minute intro sessions starting next Saturday (April 9th). It should be a new and exciting experience. I never dreamed I would be doing something like this. My husband has always loved to dance--but I just never thought we would take dance lessons. But after being inspired by the movie "Shall We Dance" and having a conversation with my husband about it--we discovered it is something we would both like to try. I am excited. I will keep you posted as to how it turns out!

I am going to catch some ZZZ's now and try to sleep off this headache! Sweet dreams!

PS....I tried some caramel apple popcorn that Jiffy Pop has that is low fat--and pretty tasty! If you eat an entire popped bag it is 5 points--but I usually only eat about half and feel satisfied. Anyway, it was really good and something different. Thought I would mention that!

'Morning everyone!

Kimberlyn - Welcome here! It may seem a lot to catch up on, as the posts are... err, well, posted at quite a fast pace depending on the days, but doesn't matter - it's a good group to be in

Backtome - Not sure if this can work, but what I do for this kind of eating is get the unhealthy foods out of the house (including throwing out chocolate gifts, or most of it at least, when nobody's looking, friends and family don't need to know after all) and try to do something else when the need to eat strikes: playing with the dog, brushing teeth, whatever... It may not be easy if you have children or other people in your family who'll wonder where the heck all the chocolate stash is, but for this kind of things, I sincerely believe that at times, we need to be a little selfish and make other people understand that keeping too much of this food around hurts us

Txlawchic - Ditto on the "it better be good" part. For certain foods, there just isn't the same pleasure as before anymore. Probably it's a good thing though... if the human body was conceived to live off Easter chocolates, greasy popcorn and burgers overload with calories, I suppose we'd know it by now

Hey gals,

Elyn - "maybe Ive heard about it"??? Believe me, Princess Mary is a bit of a celebrity over here! They were over here for a tour a few weeks ago and it was all over the news! The only continent you havent been to? Im jealous! And here I thought I was "cultured" for living here and visiting New Zealand! haha...

Anyway, today was ok...havent walked yet...am thinking about starting to walk during my lunch at work??

Britt
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Good morning!

Thankfully I woke up head-ache free! I just needed some much needed rest.

Britt~I think that is a good idea with the walk at work. I am going to start doing that as well. I don't move around enough at work sitting on my duff behind a PC. So I need it!

Kery~How is everything? I meant to ask you a while back, as a graphic artist what kind of things do you work on? I have worked on technical publications for a long time, and have often worked with some really talented graphic artists/illustrators. I am always amazed at the abilities to create drawings (I can barely draw a stick figure!).

Deanne~I drink that sugar-free Red Bull occassionally. Boy, that stuff gets me pumped up. Now I understand why so many celebrities are hooked. It is truly an energy drink! How is your day going? Is Nic still irritating you today? I know that can happen sometimes when you are married! Imagine that!

txlawchic~Great tips with the compulsive eating! I also chew sugar free minty gum. That helps me sometimes.

Kim~Visualizing 4 sticks of butter per pound is a good motivator. Just think of all that fat that is dropping off your bootie. Although, my problem area is my stomach--I am one of those rare apple figures. Any other apples here?

Lynn~Good job staying within the points. How are you doing today?

backtome~Great job with the exercise--and to hear you enjoyed it! That is half the battle. I think we all have to find a way to enjoy it some how. That is why it is so easy to quit being active because it often seems like work. I am trying to find ways to be active and truly enjoy it (hence the dancing, water aerobics, and roller skating I enjoy). I just want to enjoy it like when I was kid who went outside to play. I used to ride my bike for hours on end and not feel a bit sore. I want to feel like that again. I have lots of work to do, but it CAN be done! Right!?!

skimpyeleyn~Hi there! How are you doing today? How is the weather in Denmark? We have quite the cultured group don't we? France, Australia, Iraq, Denmark, and of coarse the various locations in the US. I love it! Now if I could just come visit you all in person--wouldn't that be cool! Well, I guess this virtual meeting will have to suffice. But I love to hear about where you live.

Curvychick~Yeah on the 6 pound loss! Yipee! You are doing great!

Hope everyone is having a great morning!
Ciao bellas!