carla, I am too. I think my next challenge is going to have to be NO SODA. I truly need to kick my addiction to caffiene and diet sodas. You're doing great!
Mezmerize, good job getting through day 3 today!
dkkrf, congratulations on your 2 pound loss! That's great, you should be very proud of yourself.
sushi penguin, good job getting through day 7. 1/3 of the way there
Day 13, done! And I got that laundry and those dishes taken care of, too . I also weighed in this morning at 208! The little pointer was halfway between the 7 and 8, so I guess I could call it 207 1/2, but I'm just calling it 208. I really need to stop being such a cheapskate and buy a digital scale. I did have a minor disappointment today - I went to go work out and the fitness room was closed tonight. Hopefully it'll be open tomorrow, I really need to get in a good workout. I did go swimming with my baby boy for an hour on Tuesday, pushing him in his floating seat back and forth doing "laps" and also treading water with him in the deep end, and my arms and legs were sore today so I know I got a fair workout yesterday. He had a blast too, so it was time well spent even if it wasn't a hard workout. I'm starting to think about goals for my next 21 days. I think, as I said above, my goal is going to HAVE to be to cut out soda. I am so dependent on the caffiene, and I really don't want to be. I would be so much healthier and better off without soda, I just need to get serious and kick that habit to the curb.
kelly, I'm glad to hear you're being a support for your friend. When my husband traded me in for a twinkie, I wouldn't have survived without my friends. It wasn't fun for them, as I spent a lot of time crying and going over the same stuff over and over again. I think at times they felt they were not helping at all, but just their patience and willingness to let me babble on was invaluable. Just know your presence is appreciated even if it doesn't always seem that way. And my excercise partner made me get out and run with her (while I talked obsessively about my situation) which was so very helpful. I know the situation is not the same, but shock is shock.
Red, you'll be so proud of me: I did buy a bottle of wine to take to dinner with my friend (lunch had morphed into dinner). But in the aft she called with a migraine to cancel, and I TOOK THE WINE OUT OF THE FRIDGE AND PUT IT AWAY!!! So day 17 (I think) has been a success! Only 4 days to go.
The cleaning thing is tough for me too. I've been having fun with Flylady though. It's given me some good ideas, and helped me realize that doing just a little is still better than nothing. And every time I do some little bit, it seems to lead to some other little bit. And my sink is shiny and my dishes done.
Hi, all. I took another free day yesterday so I'm still on Day 11. And that was my last free day. My resolve is really wavering with the sugar. I don't know if I can make it through another 10 days...but, I'll try.
carla -- Wow! I AM proud of you. That sounds like one heck of a save to me, with the wine last night. I am impressed! Oh, just think, only four more days to go. You are doing it. You WILL do it. I am really happy for you! Yeah, the cleaning thing. I'm glad you hate it too. I got the Flylady book and all (it's somewhere) and I do know the basic ideas. It does help to do just a little for some strange reason. I guess it breaks the ice, makes you feel you can do more, and then often do do more. I think it's the same with the challenges and good reason for making them "easy" in the beginning. They give you a boost and make you realize you can do things, more things, bigger and better and more result-brining things! I was too hard on my challenge this time. I guess I was thinking..well, I did it before...but I don't know, I think my body wants sugar! Oh well, Day 11 is going to be done and gone real soon! I'm very sorry to hear about the tough time you went through with your ex. Wow. What a blow. Was this recent? Yes, I've been in a similar state, many times actually needing to go on and on and on ad nauseum with friends, just to talk. That's funny having a running partner to talk to. I bet she thought, well, if I'm going to listen to all this, I may as well get some exercise in too! No, seriously, friends are SO important. Well, good luck on the final countdown!
Heh, guys, I am just SO tired! I am going to hit the hay and get back to you all tomorrow morning, okay? Keep up your good work. You're in my dreams!
Mez,
I see you are going to try SBD. I think it will give you the umph! you need. The first 2 weeks are painful, but it really has helped my cravings.
Marti,
Yeah, that first week is a killer. We are pulling for you!
dkkrf,
So sorry to hear about your friend. Sad stuff. Thank God for friends like you. Way to go on the awesome losses! I am so happy for you!
Curly,
Great job on the exercise! I hope it is getting easier and easier for you.
Caro,
Way to mix it up! Keep that body guessing. It will never know what hit it!
Carla,
It's the home stretch baaaaaybeeee! Man, you are almost to 1derland! What shall our next 21 be? Hmmmmm . . .
Sushi,
1/3 in girl. Keep it up! Try holding your nose when you drink the tea!
Gray,
I hear ya about the caffien. I don't drink it during the day. But I must have my 3 cups first thing in the morning. I can't even begin to think about taking that out of my diet yet. That would take huge amounts of will power and maybe a crowbar to pry it from my hand. Maybe one day. . .
Red,
Groundhog day huh? I'm sorry this is so tough on you. I think you have it in you to finish though. Dig deep-you have done harder things-I know you have! 10 more days is the blink of an eye, a moment. Push through girl!
Day 18 here winding down. Just got back from dinner with friends where I did extremely well. Much better than I thought I would. Even brought 1/2 my dinner home! No extra carbs either. Just vegies and beef. I also got in 2 hours at the gym. 1 hour weights and 1 hour elliptical. Over all, a great day. This weekend I may decide to use my free day. I have been invited to a picnic Saturday and am going sightseeing and lunch with a friend Sunday. We will see. The thought of getting on the scale Monday may keep me in check. Not to mention my hubby comes home next week and it will be nice to have dropped another 2 pounds by then!
Ok, back to day 1 - didn't get any exercise in, and went out drinking last night. Got a call from my friend's sister, and they think they have found her husband's body, they are waiting to identify through dental records right now. It is just so awful - I can't even imagine what my friend is feeling right now.
Ok, I have to admit that what Red mentioned earlier about not smoking, the psychological links are the hardest to get past, is what I'm having issues with. And the fact that I'm just not strong willed enough to do this on my own w/out the aid of a patch or something, because I just can't get pass the 3 day mark.
So....I'm going to stop this challenge until I get it under control. I am proud that I'm not smoking the whole pack a day like before but still discouraged that I haven't given it up completely.
Anyway, I still enjoy the challenge thread so I have decided to do an exercise challenge.
Gazelle everyday for 30mins. minimum. (I love that machine!)
And I have done that today already so this is my:
DAY ONE.
My apologies for not doing personals, but I need to get ready for work (I work nights) and as soon as I get time I will catch up!!
Thank you all for being so supportive no matter how I'm doing!!
worked out yesterday for day # 8!! And i am taking a freebie for today... dont get to see my honey often since we are in 2 states... and we went out to dinner last nite....and lets just say i am worn out today! LMAO
Heh there. I wrote this this morning and then couldn't post, so I didn't get the last two posts. Marti, good for you for sticking to the challenge. You are STILL making a huge difference. Keep it up. curly, great going!!
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Okay, guys, continuing the catchup here. It's a rainy
morning in Tokyo, but thank God for the cooling off it brings! I
will try to slog on today with the challenge. Actually, not doing is
not all that difficult. It's just not very heartening. Oh well, enough !!!
of this complaining mode I've gotten myself into. Count your blessings.
By the way, I got my hair cut yesterday and I really like it. Hurrah!
Expensive, but it's one of the luxuries I do not begrudge
myself...though I do put it off a looooong time! I kept the length
but had them put in some layers and lots of texture. It's lighter and
that is great for the summer. It was so hot and I would this tie it
back or it would be sticking to me with sweat! Going to the
hairdressers is always nice because I am sure to get compliments on my
natural red color. I need all the compliments I can get! I am an
attention-starved Leo!
dkkrf -- My gosh! What is this! "They found the
body!!" I wish you wouldn't drop these awful lines in here without
telling us the whole story. We had no idea the body was missing!! You
did say it was a horrible accident. Was it a water accident or some
sort of worksite-related accident. How awful that the body is not even
identifiable. I am amazed dkkrf that you are here with us at all and
still able to think about the challenge. Yes, I'd probably be out
drinking too. You sound like a rock or have the ability to be one. Your
friend is lucky to have you indeed! Heh, and congratulations on that
weight loss!
1nceagain -- I like that, Groundhog Day! Even
though I had used it before I forgot about it. We could make that our
expression. !I'm going to be seeing a Groundhog Day tomorrow,! "I feel
a Groundhog Day coming on...." Yeah, well, it's tough, but only
because I am in a whiny, wingey mood these days. The heat, the constant
sweat, the lack of sleep, I am sick of it. That on top of everything
else that is NOT happening in my life. I think a part of the lack of
satisfaction out of not eating sugar is I am angry with myself for even
wanting the crap. Maybe if I focus on that. Right now, it feels like it
has this hold on me, that I'm just holding it off at arm's length. I
have to change my perspective and think of it as the fair-weather
friend it is, immediate gratification and then it has me running back
for more and more. That's the way it works with me, sugar addict that I
am.
Well, you are doing stupendous with your challenge. I wish I had your
motivation. An hour on the elliptical! Wow! So, which, if either, of
the weekend days is going to be your Groundhog Day? I would make it the
picnic. That'll give you Sunday to walk it off! Good luck!
gray eyed girl -- for getting through
Day 13! Cutting out soda sounds like a good thing to do, but be careful
if that had meant a lot of caffeine for you. They say (they being the
caffeine-buster authorities) that the best way to cut out caffeine is
by cutting down gradually. Otherwise you will go through withdrawal,
bad headaches and your energy in the basement. Perhaps you could first
substitute non-caffeinated soda for a percentage of what you have been
drinking or only allow yourself a fraction of what you've been drinking
now.
Sushi -- Ok, good going! Day 6 down! Getting that
awful herbal tea down, are you?! Good luck!
mez -- Good for you, you "hopping fool" you! Day 3
done and down!
Caro -- Thanks for the birthday wishes. Late
is OK!! I'm glad you're still with us. And congrats on hitting 200!
Yes, you CAN do this! Never give up! Giving up is the only failure. And
stay OFF that scale! Water fluctuations mean nothing in the long run,
and the long run is what matters. Sodium doesn't cause fat to stick to
you. Focus on your food and exercise and the scale will catch up. Good
luck! I am having an awful time of it but I keep trying again. You can
too and I want you to see results. You will. You have so far. Just keep
it up. :
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Red - sorry - I thought I told you guys the story, must have been a different board. My friend & her husband went out sailing last weekend with some friends - they were out there for about 10 minutes, and he was very hot, and not feeling very well, and he thought he was just too hot so he jumped in for a swim, and when their friend looked out he was struggling a bit and asked him if he wanted a life jacket - he said yes and they threw him one. But he couldn't reach it they tried to tell him to float on his back, and he couldn't, and he went under, my friend jumped in after him, and he went under and she couldn't find him. She kept diving for him until her friends pulled her out of the water and made her quit. They had divers in the water with 10 minutes of it happening and searched all day until dark for him, and couldn't find him. He finally surfaced on Wed. The memorial services is tomorrow. It's absolutely horrible. My heart just goes out to her, I wish there was something I could do.
I intend to start this challenge over next week, when things calm down a bit around here. The kids and I have tickets to a Wiggles concert tonight so we are heading to the twin cities, and won't be here for the memorial service - I feel really bad about that, but know that she will need more support in the weeks that will follow, and she will be surrounded by people tomorrow. So I'm hoping to be able to provide that support for her.
On day 19!! And down one pound - only two pounds to onederland.
Marti, I used to be a heavy smoker. Quit once for two years and started again, quit for five years and started again, then quit for the final time about 14 years ago. So I know it's not easy. When I finally quit I did so with the help of the patch, so the physical addiction was taken care of while I worked on the psychological part. I realized that everything I did involved a cigarette. It took a couple of years, but the urge has mainly gone now. And it's easy to stay away from smokes now I realize how bad many smokers smell, especially those who smoke in their cars. Keep on trying, one of these times it will work. (One time I quit I bought baskets of new crop baby carrots and ate one every time the urge hit. It satisfied the oral urge, and didn't make me gain weight. And I was so very regular that summer...)
Red, I'm a little slow sometimes, didn't realize you had red hair. You must really stand out in Tokyo, especially if you have the alabaster skin that goes with it!
Don't get too discouraged! Avoiding sugar is a really tough goal. I considered it, but knew I'd be starting the challenge over every second day. and as it is, I really haven't indulged too much. I'm finding the junk control so much easier this time partly because I'm NOT counting calories or excluding anything (except wine and choc/candy bars). I should add that I'm also weaning myself off an anti-depressant, and the evidence seems to show that it was involved in part of the weight gain and uncontrolled binging. Ironically, I also feel more up most of the time. Probably a coincidence, and I'm not off entirely.
My separation happened a little over 2 years ago. I was totally blindsided, still find it hard to believe he showed so little concern for me and our commitment, but I'm improving all the time. The psychotic behaviour has stopped, and I can see his character flaws that let him express his mid-life crisis this way. I was really just an innocent bystander - sort of collateral damage. I've tried to bury the hatchet, but he's too afraid I'll bury it between his shoulder blades and refuses all contact with me. I do know he's lost his job and is doing part-time work, so if he's still with his bimbette, he's once again with a woman who earns more than him. But enough about that.
1nceagain, it looks like we'll finish off this challenge together. I may have a glass of wine and some chocolate to celebrate... I haven't decided on my next challenge. I'll be travelling for a week of it, so I'll probably keep the no choc/candy bars bit, and apart from that maybe 8 glasses of water and at least maintaining my weight. I'll try to keep the wine part going most of the time, but have some occasions coming up... What will you do?
Red, enjoy that rain and cooler weather. It's a little cooler here today too, although the high humidity is due back tomorrow. Yuck.
Carla : been there don't even consider going back... stay strong and u will find "the one", i promise it took me 2 years to even be ready again to try... but trust me.. there is a wonderful person waiting for u..
dkkrf: my heart goes out to your friend .. an i will keep her in my prayers
Curly, I have no desire to go back in time. I just don't like being angry or having someone angry with me. (My behaviour did get a little extreme. Not that he didn't deserve it, but it was the crazy me, not the real me.) I think I'm better suited to the single life anyway.
Finished day 19 yesterday. I can not believe I only have the weekend to get through. Thank goodness I have a free day cause it's gonna be a doozie! A picnic and lunch out. It will be a regular gauntlet! I must say, I don,t feel much of a difference in my clothes or the way I look. Except my face is not quite as puffy. I weigh in Monday. Ugh . . . I guess with so much to loose, it will be a while. Ok . . . Hope everyone else in on track. Have a great evening.
. I also weighed in this morning at 208! The little pointer was halfway between the 7 and 8, so I guess I could call it 207 1/2, but I'm just calling it 208. I really need to stop being such a cheapskate and buy a digital scale. I did have a minor disappointment today - I went to go work out and the fitness room was closed tonight. Hopefully it'll be open tomorrow, I really need to get in a good workout. I did go swimming with my baby boy for an hour on Tuesday, pushing him in his floating seat back and forth doing "laps" and also treading water with him in the deep end, and my arms and legs were sore today so I know I got a fair workout yesterday. He had a blast too, so it was time well spent even if it wasn't a hard workout. I'm starting to think about goals for my next 21 days. I think, as I said above, my goal is going to HAVE to be to cut out soda. I am so dependent on the caffiene, and I really don't want to be. I would be so much healthier and better off without soda, I just need to get serious and kick that habit to the curb.
still on Day 11...
Oh, just think, only four more days to go. You are doing it. You WILL do it. I am really happy for you! Yeah, the cleaning thing. I'm glad you hate it too. I got the Flylady book and all (it's somewhere) and I do know the basic ideas. It does help to do just a little for some strange reason. I guess it breaks the ice, makes you feel you can do more, and then often do do more. I think it's the same with the challenges and good reason for making them "easy" in the beginning. They give you a boost and make you realize you can do things, more things, bigger and better and more result-brining things! 
I was too hard on my challenge this time. I guess I was thinking..well, I did it before...but I don't know, I think my body wants sugar! Oh well, Day 11 is going to be done and gone real soon! I'm very sorry to hear about the tough time you went through with your ex. Wow. What a blow. Was this recent? Yes, I've been in a similar state, many times actually 
needing to go on and on and on ad nauseum with friends, just to talk. That's funny having a running partner to talk to. 
No, seriously, friends are SO important. Well, good luck on the final countdown! 
I can see the finish line!
but it really has helped my cravings. 
Not to mention my hubby comes home next week and it will be nice to have dropped another 2 pounds by then!
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