Hey -- I just wanted to shout out that although I have gotten very far yet-- I am motivated by this group--

But I lost my job today and am having a hard time--

good part is I can exercise more-- bad part is the stress of failure and money

BJ

I live in zavalla close to jasper. We couldnt evacuate cause we had to many people from houston and galveston and still have refugees from lousianna. All we could do was hunker down lol is what the our radio station kept telling us. How is your mom and where did they send her? Email me sometime ok?

Hey BJ, I don't know if I have met you yet? Anyways, I'm Nicki. I'm really sorry to hear about your job! That really sucks. I bet you will find something better, though. Hang in there!

Guys, I have decided that I'm going to join Weight Watchers. I just can't do it myself. I think I will go in tomorrow or Friday... but I'm pretty sure tomorrow. I'm kinda excited about it, though.

And thanks Melanie and Haley for the idea! I'm going to for sure put it on my bathroom mirror.

Ok, I ate a lot today, so in order to not do this again, I'm going to write out what I ate so I can kind of remind myself what too much is and how I need to moderate. I guess outwardly look at what I'm doing.

3:30pm--2 cups lentil soup, bag of cooler ranch baked doritos
5:30pm--cheese manicotti, piece of fried eggplant, italian green beans (lots of butter on them), piece of bread with butter
1:00am--1 cup mango & salsa couscous, fake chicken patty

It was all wonderfully delicious and I don't regret eating it at the time but now I know I should have opted for a lower cal meal for my dinner at 5:30 and nix the large late night meal, i need to get some yogurt and fruit and keep it stocked up in my fridge.

anyways, hope you're all doing well! i was 198 when i got on the scale this morning, but i'm sure after today i'll be up tomorrow morning. i just need to get it down by friday!

Hello Everyone!

Sorry, my computer had caught some spyware stuff, and my hubby had to fix it. But, now it is up and running. Sorry to hear about your job, B.J. Hope things get better soon. Debbie, hope things are getting easier too. Sarah, glad to hear from you! Haley, some of the stuff you ate sounds so very yummy! Nicki, glad too see you are still hanging in there. Celeste, you are doing so very awesome! Melanie, how is the workouts going with the weights? Big hugs,,, Welcome!

Well, my weight is at a stand still. I guess that is okay for now, my month vistor will be coming soon. This is a question for all you gals, How much is the most weight that you have lose in one month? This helps me to be more focused. Thanks for your answers....

Cheers!

Karen

Hi all! I was reading through your thread and wondered if maybe I could join in? My name is Becca and I am 24 years old. I've been on a diet for as long as I can remember, and have just recently begun to figure out what's right for my body. Food is my downfall and I love it! I've got the exercise thing down, but have plateaued, so now I have to "change my habits" as Dr. Phil says... So Monday I started my new healthy eating plan yick...but so far it's been ok. Moving across the country from the South to the North has been quite a shock, but I'm gonna kick these pounds. Just looking at it as an attempt to start over. Have a great Wednesday!

Welcome Becca & BJ

Debbie, I am so glad you are safe. I was worried about ya!

The last week has been weird.....I was at my in-laws all weekend where we ate out all the time......then I was house sitting for my parents the last few days and was eating whatever was available, so I really haven't had much control over what I've been eating and I probably ate too much on top of that. My exercise got thrown off too. Anyways, I think I will have gained, at least a few lbs, because I am also ovulating which makes me retain water. Bottom line.........I gotta get back on the horse and ride - YEE HAW!

Nicki - I am proud of you for realizing you can't do this alone and I think WW is the best program out there, especially for accountability.

Nighty Night,
Mel

Nicki,

I love Weight Watchers! It's expensive, but so worth it, in my opinion. I weigh in today, but I don't think I'll have a loss, because I've been using my points poorly this week, and have gotten little to no exercise. We'll see!

Sarah

Hi guys!

Karen, do you think you have hit a plateau, or is this only because your visitor is coming? I’m not sure what the most weight I have lost in a month is… I usually never make it to a month! Haha.

Hey Becca! So glad you could join us. These girls in this thread are so awesome! You will love it. I see you have already lost a lot of weight! Good for you! Keep it up!

Thanks Melanie, my Mom suggested it, because it’s how she lost her weight and kept it off. She knows me very well, and knows that it is hard! So I’m pretty excited about it. She said to just give it a month. Just do it to the fullest for one month, and see where I’m at then. So, that’s what I will do. But I have a feeling that I will lose weight in that month, and be addicted and stick with it. And yeah, just get right back on the horse! You are SO CLOSE to your mini goal it’s insane!

Sarah how did your weigh in go? And yeah, $12 a week! That is kinda pricey! But right now they are having free enrollment, so at least I will save $15 when I join! LOL

Nicki: I think that I have been eating the wrong foods and maybe it is my monthly vistor, but it has not come as of yet. I think that it is great about WW. I got two 25lbs stars when I did it.

Anyway, I think that I am losing again. It is funny about different scales and how you stand on them. Some scales are 2 lbs apart and depending where one stands on them it can be a difference of 2 lbs. So, I try to use the same scale. We will see how I do at weigh in in the morning. When I started my body for life I was 225 with period, last week 213. So we will see in the morning. Hope everyone is doing okay.

Loser,

Karen

Hey everyone!

This is VERY off topic, but I don't know who else to ask . I currently use Purex (the liquid kind) for my detergent and it doesn't really seem like it cleans my stuff all that well. So, I'm wondering if you all could give me some ideas of stuff to try from your experience. Also, what's the difference between the liquid detergent and the powder detergent? I just want my clothes to be clean, soft and smell good so any help anyone could give would be awesome !!

Hope you're all doing well. I'm really buckling down this week and re-starting my exercise routine and my eating healthy routine as I've been slacking on both lately.

Oh yeah Karen! How is BFL going?! Do you like it? I loved eating ever 2-3 hours.

Haley I have NO idea about your question, sorry. I just know that we use Tide Bleach, and our clothes come out nice.

Where is everyone else?

Happy Monday!

Haley we use the same. My clothes do come out clean. But like nicki uses tide does work well. I guess we like the cheap stuff, since we are living on one income. Maybe, try washing in warm water? However, we wash everything in cold. Also, all works well too!

Nicki it is doing better. I am finally losing again. Since I started I was 225, but had my vistor. Now, I am 211, starting week 6 this tuesday. I hope to be in onederland at the end of the contest. Does anyone know how much weight loss is to fat %? Like if one loses 8 pounds it is close to a dress size. So, how much weight for fat %? Nicki you can do the BFL thing with WW. I think that is the best thing to eat every two to three hours.

Gotta go!!!!!

Baby is crying...

Hi, everyone. I came here once and left soon after due to my father passing and some much needed arrangements. I just wanted to come back and tell you a little about myself. Also, if you have anything you could share with me, I'd appreciate it. I really need to be in a cohesive group of gals instead of just floating willy nilly around the planet.

I am Beth. 34. A mother of two children, a girl and a boy, ages 12 and 11.

I used to be a runner, die hard runner. I ran races and miles and miles every day. I had to lose weight just to do it and then I let it all go. It is what I am working for again. I recently purchased a treadmill (expected arrival date is October 26th) to help me with that goal.

Although I have lost weight a few times, this time I can't seem to do anything and stick with it. I have never been so flighty in my life. I want to lose the weight, I need to lose the weight, and then, "Oooo, Taco Bell." I hope that makes sense.

I realize losing weight is an emotional ordeal. I don't think it's about the food. My marriage is solid, but has many ups and downs, which are tied to my husband's bi-polar disorder. I believe I have shut off emotionally to be able to keep even when he is not. I believe I started wanting to lose weight again after I realized I couldn't change him or really help him. I have to help myself. I have to value myself enough to make myself a priority or no one else will.

So, here I am! I hope you will accept me back ... again! Even if I'm not doing well, I'm not bailing out.