Good Morning Ladies! How is your Wednesday starting off? I weighed in this morning and lost 1 pound. Not too bad. I am happy with that considering the fluctuations the week before! How is everyone else doing?

I did get up and do my Crunch fitness tape this morning. It is so cold, that I did not want to walk outside. So I did the tape for 30 mins. I used this tape before when I lost weight before the girls were born. It is not too bad.

Tricia ~ Glad to hear that you had a good time on your trip! I would love to get away, but I don't think it will happen for a while. We have too much going on here.

Lori ~ I hear you about the cookies too! I made some orange slice cookies for dh on Monday. I have done pretty well with them. We actually have about 3/4 of them left, which is rare 2 days later! YEAH!

Well, I think the girls are up to start their day! Have a wonderful day!

Kellie

Hi and good morning to everyone. Sorry I haven't been on.
I am happy to say that I am down another 2 lbs since I weighed in 2 weeks ago. Slow and steady wins the race I guess.
I am finding that my will power comes and goes. Its easy to pass snacks up at home, but when a coworker brings in donuts its hard to say no.
I haven't figured out how to get excercise into my day yet either. How do you guys do it? Do you get up before everyone else?

Good morning ladies!

Well, on official Wednesday weigh in I am down three pounds since last Wednesday. I am super happy about that. I don't actually think I've lost all those pounds this week. I have not had a great week so far. However, I was up that strange pound last week after being SUPER good so I think that last week I was retaining water. That is were most of my weight loss came from.

Okay ladies. I am sick of dieting. I feel ready to just stop. I haven't had such a hard time since I began. I know I've probably said that before, but now it's really true. I don't really want to do this anymore. I just want to eat those doughnuts and melted cheese sandwiches and fatty soups. I want a big old hamburger instead of a salad. I don't want to exercise. Sigh. Yesterday I blew it again. I don't even know how much I ate. Help me ladies! I told my husband that I just want to get pregnant now because I can't diet when I'm pregnant. I even thought...well if I'm pregnant at least 300 calories a day go to the baby. What is wrong with me? Why am I feeling like this?

Tricia--did you ever hit a point like this? What should I do?

Sorry to be so self centered today. I hope you are all doing okay, too.

Lori

SW: 193
CW: 161.5
PregnancyGW: 148
UltimateGW: 125-130

Lori, I have definately been through what you described - and still go through it sometimes. I've handled those feelings a couple of different ways. There have been times when I knew I had to just muster up my willpower and push through because if I gave in there would be no turning back. Other times, though, I felt more in control and allowed myself the things I wanted just in reasonable portions. I always have to just play it by ear. It seems to get easier and easier because the more I give in the more I realize that I didn't REALLY want whatever it was I THOUGHT I was being deprived of. More often than not I just feel yucky after I've indulged. A little guilty but mostly just physically "blech." So, as I plug along I have more and more of those experiences to draw on and and it becomes a little easier each time to make the right decision.

I'll say this too. When I went on vacation I decided that my goal would be to simply maintain. I made the best choices I could eating out and tried to stay active, etc. but my goal wasn't to lose weight. Having that break from measuring, weighing, counting, etc. really jump started my drive again and, as it happened, my weight loss too. So, I think there is something to be said for giving yourself a break every now and then. Not a week of going back to all the old habits that got us here in the first place, but a controled, reasonable break from the expectation of losing weight. Plateaus are probably the perfect time to give it a try but anytime you are feeling weary of the whole process I think it would be beneficial. Losing weight it hard enough but to have to deal with your mind and body fighting against each other can only make it worse.

You've done great so please don't give up completely. You will be sorry if you did - we always are! LOL.

It is my day to bring the special snack for DS class so I'm off finish them up. I am sure you've seen these before but we got the 9 oz clear punch cups, put crushed oreos in the bottom, topped with chocolate pudding, then stuck in a plastic spoon that we had glued paper flowers too. Added a gummy worm and sprinkled with more oreo "dirt". They turned out really cute. I had seen them done in actual flower pots and silk flowers and those were even better but not practical for a bunch of 6 year olds. LOL. Anyway, the kids are all excited about them (they helped from start to finish) so I can't wait to see what his class thinks of them.

Have a great day everyone - and hang in there Lori!

Tricia

Lori - WW and my Dr., both, have said "do not deprive yourself" in other words, if you want it, eat it. And it might surprise you that it's not going to taste as good as you remember. So, if you want a donut, or a burger, then indulge and get one. And remember, as you are eating it, what they did to you the last time you ate them. That will also curb that 'feeling'.

I have been there, heck, I'm there right now. I wanted a bowl of cereal sooooooooooo bad last night, and finally, I caved. Once I ate it, I was like, "ha, what was so good about that?" But it showed me that my mind is trying to win, once again, and I showed my brain that, even tho I gave in, the taste/thrill wasn't there any longer, and I won't cave again. (((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))

Just thought I would pop back in and let you all know what a big hit our "flower pot" snacks were. If you ever need something to make with/for the kids these were super easy and fast to make. The teacher sent a note home saying they were the best snack they'd had all year and that the children went nuts when they found their gummy worms buried in the "dirt." DS left school feeling like the big man on campus because his friends were so excited. The kids helped me put ours together and had a great time doing it. These would make a really fun rainy day project if you ever need one.

Gotta run.

Tricia

thanks for these above posts, ladies! Lori, I feel like I'm DONE today, too. I keep trying & trying, and don't lose anything, and I'm telling myself, well, I can eat more than this & maintain, so why am I trying so hard??? I think something's wrong with my body! It just is hanging onto this weight, even when I do good!

I appreciate those replies, Tricia & Kim....... I'm going to try to eat what I want for a few days, in moderation, and then maybe get back on board..... I'm just frustrated right now. I'll still check in here, though, and be posting, so that maybe I can get back in the game soon!

Shawn--I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. Hang in there. I think that you are making a good decision to "take a couple of days off." Just don't go crazy. Maybe by Monday you can "start again" as a belated mother's day gift to yourself.

I am trying to hang on through self control today. I don't think that I should eat what I want...that's what I HAVE been doing! Eek! You know...I am super depressed about EVERYTHING today. My moods are swinging all over the place. Perhaps I have some major PMS this month (my period is due at the end of the weekend). Half the time today I have just wanted to sit down and cry and the other half I have wanted to strangle my four beautiful, wonderful children. Sigh. I feel so discouraged about our finances and how dirty my house is and how I'm only getting mediocre grades this semester and how I am still fat, lol. My new hair coloring looks terrible and my baby is spoiled or something. She screams all the time (okay, maybe not all the time, lol). I can't seem to find the energy to get everything done that I should and yet I find time to waste on the computer. My husband has been having some problems at work and I am worried that he might get fired or even just up and quit! I am then worried that we will lose everything, become homeless and starve to death. There! I got it all out. Looking at it like this makes it seem a little stupid, lol. There is a very small probability that most of these things will happen. I am just weird today. It feels better to get it all out, though. Sorry if I am such a downer today.

Good news...I am only at 1150 calories and it's after dinner. I am planning on getting the kids to bed and eating a nice fudgesicle to round the day out at 1200.

Thanks ladies,
Lori

I COULD HAVE WRITTEN THIS! I actually called my dr today re: coming in to see if I've got some post-partum, and need to get on some antidepressants. I just have been soooo BLAH lately, and since I can't STRESS-EAT (like I'm used to doing), I just have to deal with it, but can't. I just go to bed early, so I can forget about everything.

Hang in there, Lori!

Hugs!

Okay...twin mommies.
Where are you? I am fine today. Still struggling a little bit, but okay. I am on target for today and finished yesterday at 1200. I need to go do a little of this :ebike: and then I'll be good for the day.

Hope you're all well!

Lori

I'm here - just busy - BBL

Today has been good. I'm just at 1200 calories and I am on my way to the gym for the 4th time this week. My calorie level was fine yesterday (1800, one of my higher days for staggering) but, with the exception of a small salad, each and everyone of them came from high sodium crap. I didn't drink any water so I definately felt the resulting bloat this morning. I've had plenty of water today, lots of healthy fare and feel better already. I am going to spend a little time in the sauna tonight though - just to make sure I sweat it all out - LOL.

I'm back to trying to talk myself into getting up early enough to go to the gym before everyone else wakes up. I know it is the best time because I don't have to try and squeeze it in around everyone else's schedules. But, I am not a morning person so it is hard. On top of that, I feel a little guilty that DH would have to start getting the kids going on his own. He doesn't mind helping but he has to get himself ready for work whereas I just have to throw on some shoes and go. Hopefully, it will get easier this summer. Since the kids won't have to get up and get moving I won't feel so bad if they are up half an hour or so before I make it back. Plus, they'll probably start sleeping a little later and it won't even be an issue anymore. I really need to sit down with a calendar, the kids schedules, the aerobics schedules, and everything in between and map out a plan. Maybe I'll do that tonight. We'll see.

Hope everybody is doing well and OP. I know everyone is really busy these days but I am anxious to hear how things are going for you all.

Have a good night.

Tricia

Hi! I am so happy I found this group!

I am a mama to twins age 4. Both girls and are identical. I had a an emergency c-section with them at 34 weeks, and was bed rested at 5 months. I gained over 60 lbs from that, and have not lost it all. In fact, I have gained even more this past year which I hate, and essentaily why I am here.


I am going to try to read through this whole thread now!



Hi other twin moms!!!

Hi all!

WELCOME Skinnygirl! We are always happy to have new twin mommies! So...what are your goals? How much do you want to lose? What is your weight loss plan?

Well, I did well yesterday. I still didn't exercise, but I ended the day below 1100 calories. I am feeling well today. I have finals for the next week, though, so I might not be around much. I hope you ladies do a great job! Well, I'm going to go eat some breakfast and get cracking on the books.


Lori

SW: 193
CW: 161.5
Pregnancy GW: 148
UltimateGW: 125-130

I am just checking in - hoping everyone is still on board! I know time is short these days.

I've been OP this week and exercise has been okay. I only went to the gym 3 times this week so nothing spectacular but not too bad either. I am anxious to get on the scale Monday. I have a feeling I am going to see an increase since I've gone back to doing weights after vacation. I enjoyed that 157 while it lasted but I'm sure it was mostly a result of not working out for a week and losing a little muscle. We'll see. Either way, I am going to try and not freak out if it is higher this week.

Hope you all have a great day!

Tricia