I hear you on the talking to one's self thing. And I thought the medication was supposed to take care of that . . . . Just kidding.

Nothing new to report, just wanted to give you someone to talk to!

I don't know, Jolly, is it just you and me on this thread?! Well, I've busy working and I need to get to sleep for a while, then up and continue working, sitting here at the computer. I did get out for a walk though and I have kept my steps for the day over 10,000. Today they were over 16,000 actually. So, that is better than nothing and I think it's much better than what I was doing recently, which was sitting here all day long with but short trips to the store.

How was your day? Get to the gym or to ride? I rode this morning too. It is so tiring. My horse works up a sweat these days too. I'm able to get her working better. But, it is warming up too! ;)

Take care. Hope to hear more from you and the others as well! :wave:

Hello. Everyone? And good morning to you too, Red.

I did not make the gym today. I was so tired from my part time job last night that I fell asleep on the couch this morning. I will go tomorrow. I did not make it to the barn yesterday, but will tonight after work. Glad you got a good ride in.

Good job with the stepping. Have a great day.

Good morning, or evening depending on where you are....
Great idea on photographing her cake decorating efforts! This way, she'll see improvements and changes! I like that!
Well, just back from my WW meeting and I lost 2 pounds! I managed to salvage the week, I guess. Last week I gained 2.8, so I am still up from where I was a few weeks ago, but I am re-gaining control, I hope?
I am relieved, it's been a tough few weeks, and I still really blew it on Saturday, so I was really double relieved, if that makes sense, that I had a loss. I don't FEEL any thinner and keep wondering if last week's weigh in numbers were an error? I didn't feel heavier last week and really was shocked that I had put on so much weight.
So sorry about the dog's leg, Jolly. I haven't had time to backtrack and read all the old posts I missed, what happened? You must be heartbroken.
Where is Raven, I wonder? Times have been really rough for her and for the rest of us, yet we are hanging in there.
Let's keep trying guys!
Linda

Hi all. Derry - my dog had bone cancer. We amputated the leg to save his life. Hopefully.

I need to stop the food madness. That's all I have to say about that. the madness! And get to the gym tomorrow. I was just soooooo tired this morning. But i am off to bed soon, so have no excuse for not going tomorrow.

have a great night all.

Hey all,
Sorry I haven't been posting. Seems like I only get to post late t night and then have to choose between sleep and posting. Sleep has been winning out. But now guilt is taking over...

Jolly I'm sorry about your dog. I hope he will get along well and that the cancer is over. Dogs are remarkablely resillient. Stop the eating madness right now Missy! Good for you on the chip toss the other night.

Red, get yourself some sleep. Do you work like 20 hours a day? Sounds like it's long days for you. Remember that after enough sleep deprevation you do get goofy, make bad choices and don't see your typos and spelling errors!

Yay Linda on the loss for the week - let it be the start of good momentum for you.

I myself am struggling to stay on track. We started walking the neighborhood after dinner. Got to meet several neighbors. The houses here are really nice - charming but not pretentious. And everything is in bloom so the colors are a nice treat for the eyes too. Come to think of it I do have a bit of a stuffy nose and runny eyes. Hope I don't have pollen allergies. At least I didn't think I did. I am also trying to stick with the "if I didn't pack it to eat, then I don't eat it" philosophy at work. I do admit to gazing fondly at the candy machine. And then I see my reflection, fat and slouching and I remember why I don't need anything behind that glass. I have gotten back to 2 liters of water a day also - that was really hard, the only way I can get through it is to make a game of it and take 8 slugs of water out the bottle at a time. Slosh slosh. I just keep reminding myself - it's getting hot here already and in another 2 months it will be sweltering. Sweltering is so much worse when you're way, way overweight. So the time is here to finally do something. No more excuses.

How about you guys? Let's back each other up, ok?

Jolly, I am so sorry about the dog. Poor thing! I hope this is "it" and he will be ok now. You must be so sad about this, no wonder you are eating extra. Don't we all do this when we are feeling down? I know I do. Food sometimes makes it all feel better for a little bit of time.... I guess we revert to our childhood when "mom" gave us food to make us happy? I am trying to tell myself all the time that food isn't going to change what is wrong and makes me feel sad. It might make me feel good momentarily, but in the end I end up with "eater's remorse" and the thing that made me sad is STILL hanging over my head.
What a good thing that the candy machine is giving you a reflection at work, Happy! I think you have to adopt that philosophy! I have temptations like this as well and it is awfully hard to resist. You should ask the vending company to put a few healthier choices in there so you can have treats as well! Or, bring your own VERY controlled treat, maybe one day a week?
I had an NSV last night guys! We ate out at an Italian place. Everyone else has high calorie and high fat content incredible pasta dishes and I had minestrone soup, bread and took margarine as an option and then had Greek salad as my entree'. I felt good when I left there, not overloaded. I didn't overdo it, I had self control!
Have you all heard of a yahoo group called Freecycle? I joined it a few weeks ago in my area, you must check it out! http://www.freecycle.org/
It's a great new trend that is sweeping (really!) through our area really fast. Read up on it! The point I am making about it here is that you can get a bit of exercise for yourself and clean out unused items and find people to take them. You can also get items FREE that you want, I even see treadmills given away for free and bicycles!
Linda

Hi all. Good job on the NSV, Derry. I have heard about Freecycle, but never checked it out. I have been donating a lot of stuff to Goodwill, maybe I should check this out . . . Good job with all the positive changes you are making, Happy. Sounds like things are beautiful by you. It is unseasonably warm up here, but not a lot of flowers or trees yet.

I know I need to stop the eating. I know it doesn't help anything. But like you said, goes back to when Mom gives you a cookie for having a bad day at school (sorry Mom). Some primal comfort in food. Just makes me feel icky though. I even missed the gym this morning because I was up all night with acid reflux :(

Anyway. Just trying to get through this crappy day. Have a good one everyone.

Just checking in...
Did well for 2 days and shot today in the foot. We were having a lunch and learn - a training seminar where you get lunch. I was going to have a salad but the order got mixed up and they brought in sub sandwiches. I don't think the tuna was all that healthy and yes, I ate the chips and part of a cookie too :o Tonight's dinner was spagetti. Care to join me in a Pepcid toast Jolly :cheers: talk about acid reflux. All I can say is how dumb am I to do this knowing the consequences?

Tomorrow it's back to bringing a healthy lunch and I can control the chicken fajiitas for dinner. I will walk, either outside or on the treadmill and I am sticking with the water goal again. Glug, glug, glug.

Have a terrific Thursday all.

Hi all. I did some better yesterday with eating, so actually slept well last night - HURRAY! So off to the gym now. Have a great day all.

Hi guys, Trying to get a post in here sideways. Well, I've gone and had another disgusting day eating-wise, really going overboard on the junk these days. I don't know, just am thinking of myself as old and ugly and a hopeless slob. If I could just get some of that acting practice in, that visualization thing derry was talking about.. . .but, at least I wrote everything down today, as I said I would be doing and haven't. I wrote it in a small notebook but it's too small, am going back to my big one, where I can doodle and make comments and see the day develop. I feel like I don't deserve to be thin, no, really, I don't, not unless I can control this overeating. Oh well, got over 13,000 steps in today and that would have been a lot less if I didn't go out of my way to add them in. :cp:

jolly -- thanks for keeping the thread alive with your little posts. Glad to hear you had a better eating day and got some sleep. Ah, sleep, yes, I could use some of that. Couldn't sleep at ALL last night, tossing and turning all night. . .do I hear music?! I was dreaming I had to get to the riding club but everything was slowing me down, putting obstacles in my way. I did get there but it was too late to ride, then the alarm went off. I did get there today. My horse, I dion't know, I'm feeling so bad. She just doesn't want to go forward much. She's not responsive to the leg. I am starting to get doubts about being able to carry on with her. Then again, the teacher can get her going OK, so I feel I should. Sure wish I could lighten up for her too. Well, jolly, hope you get some rides in and hope you got to the gym. I don't know where the eating comes from, I think I always wanted to eat, always enjoyed it, and my mother didn't give us food as rewards or to make things feel better. Oh, well, whatever, I guess it depends why we're doing it now, right? I think I just enjoy it, who knows? How's you dog doing? I hope better. It must have been a hard decision for you to make, really hard, but I, for what it's worth, think it was the right one. You did what you could. Animals are very resilient. You have such a good heart to be helping your dog the way you are.

happy -- Yes, I think I do work like 20 hours a day! Oh well, the life of a freelancer who needs lots of money and time to ride and have to do it all on my own, well, that's my choice. Sigh. Glad to hear you're walking at night, getting to meet the neighbors, sounds so nice. Ah, everything in bloom. . .it's heavenly here too. Hope you don't have allergies either. I had to laugh at you looking at your reflection in the candy machine :lol: Why are you slouching?! Back straight, chest out, look proud! Good you're drinking water too. Yes, the hot months are worse when you're overweight and more embarrasing too! No place to hide the rolls. Ugh! Yes, let's back each other up! What are you doing with your eating, happy? Are you on a special plan or counting calories? I have to start something. The natural way just ain't doing it!! :lol:

derry -- :bravo: on the 2 lb loss!! :cp: Good for you for getting that back off. And getting back in control. Alright! The other week was probably water, don't worry. I'm worried about Rave, too. I emailed her but got no reply. But, I doubt she feels like posting. Imagine, that poor dog that she told us was off her food, dying on her. God, it's so sad. You're right about the food not changing anything, except for a very short time, and then you feel worse. Darn! Why don't I just be nice to myself and eat the good food, not the junk. Do I really have to go off sugar again totally to start being good to myself, trying to make the most of what I have instead of p`ssing on it!?! :dunno: Great going on your NSV too! I checked out freecycle. Found they have a place in Tokyo too. Not much action on it though but could be interesting. I'll keep my eye on it. There are papers here with lots of ads for free stuff but things get snatched up. This may be a better option for me if people don't know about it too much.

Ok, gotta go, get some sleep! Hurrah!

So, I am a good girl one day and "bad" the next day.... I'm not being consistent. Yesterday, I blew it on goodies and today I have a "pizza party" planned by my quilting group. I think I'd better go outside and do some serious yard work to burn off these calories, time permitting later on.
I had a chat with a CPA yesterday about running a home business that kind of stressed me out and I kind of "lost it" after that. I have to do better than this. The day before was so successful and I was proud of my NSV and I have to reach inside to me inner diva and figure out what can make me stronger.
Linda

Hello everyone, I hope you don't mind a new face in the crowd. :)
I've been lurking for a while and after a few days of utter and complete self-disgust, I decided it's time to get off my butt and *DO* something.

Every diet I've ever been on has failed, so this time around, I've decided just to get back to basics-- which is why the title of your thread caught my eye!
I'm trying to do the water thing.. and aside from Karate (2 nights a week for the last couple of years. I'm due to go for my purple belt soon!) I'll be walking on the three days I'm not at class. Also portion-size-- this is my biggie. And it's what I really need to crack down on. Anyway, I've made up my mind to be postive about this-- for the long haul this time. I know it'll be a struggle, because I've always fizzled after about two weeks of hard work. :(

Jolly~~Justin will adapt just fine to only having three legs. Our dog Kate suffered a nasty break after being kicked by one of our mares. The darn thing refused to heal, so after surgeries, we had to have her left rear leg removed. It hasn't slowed her down a drop!

Anyway, thanks for letting me ramble. I look forward to hearing from you all.

Hi everyone, and welcome to our new voice, Tanzie. You have come to the right place - several of us have horses.

I am doing ok food wise today. And, did make it to the gym. So, two good things. Justin gets his tube out tonight. A third good thing. I need to get my butt back to work, OOPS!

I will try and find time to leave a longer post tonight, but here's to us. We ALL deserve our best, healthiest selves.

Well, good evening!

I walked today and went to class-- where I sweated profusely. :D
Somehow I managed to choke down all my water. I swear my eyeballs are floating.

Now I'm off to bed and hopefully a good nights rest.

Take care all,