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laurab~ Great Job! Congrats on the 4 pounds! I'm glad that you've had some success in the middle of all that mess...plus it sounds like those two are ready to get reasonable about their issues.
sandisuze~ You know, I really like pilates but I also am never sure about my form. Ironically, I feel like I need to be better at it before I go to a class where the instructor would presumably help me with my form! But the "old fashioned" exercises are definitely the best. Lunges---oy, so hard! cadwell~ glad the procrastination on your ticker worked out for you! lol! I'm a total ice cream fanatic, so I'm glad to see you've had some luck with your personal challenge. I can't even buy it anymore b/c I'll just eat the whole dang thing for dinner. |
Wow, everyone is doing so well! You all deserve a big ol' pat on the back! :)
Sandisuze... That sounds like a great plan you have, to sit down and organize some exercises that work for you. I'm sure you'll see fabulous results very soon! :) LauraB... Congrats on the 4lb loss! That's remarkable! All that staying OP while dealing with the recent stress has really paid off! Good job, lady! :) Sorry to hear that all of that went down at your DIL's parent's place last night. I'm glad your son didn't drink and drive... how terrifying that whole situation must've been for you. That's definitely good that they've agreed to counselling... here's hoping everything works out. :) KayElle... Good job on cutting out the ice cream and cookies! It's definitely hard to eliminate the sweet stuff... that's always been my weakness. It's true though, the less you eat it, the less you crave it. :) WTG! :) Wow, sounds as though your son is really workin' it, out there on the football field... now why hadn't I thought of that?! :lol: If only....! ;) cadwell... Good work getting rid of those last two cookies! That's a whole lot of dedication right there! It's empowering, isn't it? Taking control back. Everytime I can go into the cupboard and look right past something I normally would have devoured in two seconds flat, I feel so much stronger. :) Congrats on not having to move your ticker... you'll be in those pants in time for your interview! I'm sure of it! :) melra... Passing on the wine, great decision! That, right there, is FABULOUS! Every good choice reaps great results! :) Me... Well, today looks better. I'm feeling positive and will control those wicked TOM cravings. My strength-training and jogging has been put on the back burner... I have a cut on my chest that's become infected and the "pulling" sensation... well, is super uncomfortable. So until it heals, I'm going to just stick with the walking. I have over 50mi still to get in this month and will do my best to get there. We walked 6mi last night and will do at least that again tonight (maybe DD and I'll head out in the early afternoon for another 4... who knows?). If I walk at least 6mi for the next 10 days, I'll be set. :) So yup, food looks better, exercise is good. Water, well, that's always the easy part for me. Well ladies, I hope you all have a wonderful day today! Take care of yourselves! :) ~mel |
I'm really glad I have never bought Splenda after reading this....
http://www.mercola.com/2004/jan/10/s..._questions.htm If you eat splenda or are thinking about it...please read this! A friend sent it to me in email today and I was amazed to find out it's not so good for us afterall. I'm going to do a generic message here because I don't have time to look back and match names with accomplishments ;) Whoever threw the cookies away...you are amazing. That is so hard to do, but you DID IT and should be very proud of yourself. Everyone who has lost pounds...GREAT JOB and keep going!!! To the entire group.... :grouphug: I am doing okay today, though we have been running around in the rain all morning and my son soaked his pants (diaper leaked) in the mall and of course, the diapers were in the car, so that cut that shopping trip short lol I dropped the lid to my gas tank while pumping gas, and it went way up underneath the car and I had to get down on my belly and crawl under to get it :cool: I didn't look good doing that I"m sure LOL We went to McD's for lunch on the way home and I got a grilled chicken, no mayo, from my preplanned list. I used to always get a meal, high fat, fat, fat...but not today :) It was so much easier having that list, I don't have to worry about what to order, just choose salad or grilled sandwich. Keep going ladies :bravo: We are kicking butts....and melting our own away! Theresa |
I am back
Well I am back and so happy to see everyone is having so many successes even with "life" happening. I totally sabotaged myself last week-it is a pattern for me and still not sure why I do it. I sat down this morning and got my menu going again. You know the silly thing is those 3 weeks I saw lots of loss and it was not causing me pain or difficulty. I also had a heart to heart with my mother this morning too and she told me the same thing I had already told myself-get back on the wagon and move on. I spent the last couple of days just irritated with myself and of course the kids were wondering where "cujo" had come from. Wasn't them it was me. So now I have somewhat let myself off the hook although I find I am still irritated with me.
I went to my concert on Tuesday and it was a huge blast! It took 4 hours to get in and then another 4 hours to get out and I didn't get home until 3am! My phone was ringing by 9a because my son was having seperation issues and the other grandma who was watching the girls was totally wiped out and had the girls home early too. Needless to say everyone went to bed at 730p yesterday :lol: Today is get my house back in order day-what a pit it is! It is noon at my house and I am still in my bathrobe even-sad sad sad. Being out so late reminded me that I am not as young as my brain thinks I am. :dizzy: So anyway sorry this is so long but I am glad to be back in the saddle again. I am not moving my ticker though-will just have to stay there until I get to where I was before and hopefully I have will learn something through all this and just knock it off and keep focused. |
mel your infected cut sounds painful! I hope it heals soon for you...you have such a great attitude about still trying to meet your miles goal. You can do it!
Theresa you had quite a morning! Good job picking a healthy choice from McD's. I'm sure crawling under the car to get the gas cap back wasn't half as bad as paying for the gas...Yikes...up another 10 cents in this area today. Melissa so glad you are back! You are doing the right thing...get right back on task and forget about the mistake. You are back on track, you didn't give up, and that is what is important. The irritation with yourself is a good thing because it helped you make the right choice to get back with the program...now you can let go of the frustration and refocus on all the healthy changes you are making in your life. I'm glad you had such a great time at the concert...we all need some much deserved all out FUN once in a while. |
Neo, I have the same thing with sabotaging myself. I have done a lot of thinking about it and I have come to some understanding of myself and why I do it. I am ready to be happy, to be ME again, and this is just one more hurdle I have to jump to get there. Just keep going and give yourself some alone time to figure out WHY you sabotage yourself...it will help you when this happes again..it helped me limit my sabotage to one meal, which would normall be weeks if not months. Of course, this group has helped as well. Try writing out in a journal, that has helped me. Try setting a timer and writing for 10 or 15 minutes without stop, no matter what, even if you end up writing one word over and over. This will get your brain going deeper and deeper, you might be surprised what you learn about yourself. Things really do just come out that way.
You can get beyond this, but I think you have to deal with the emotional issues to keep together long term. Good luck, email me if I can help, I know what you're going through. THeresa |
Yeah I just started a journal since there is space under my daily food menu. I think I am motivated out of fear mostly. I haven't made the best choices in the past in husbands-two major losers who also took me to the cleaners and I think I am afraid to make another bad choice and if I stay fat it really isn't an issue. If all my kids aren't enough of a deterant, then being twice the size I am supposed to be seals the deal. ******ed reason I know since I really do know the word "no" extremely well (it is a mommy thing). I just have to quit spazzing out about things and realize there is alot at stake for me if I don't get rid of the weight. Not to mention it would be nice to wear a little slip of a dress and look awesome and feel good.
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WB, Melissa... Glad you had a great time at the concert! :) We all deserve to blow off some steam and stay out late once in awhile! Don't stress too much over the last week, just focus on THIS week. Today, even. I agree with Theresa, journalling helps. Really re-inforces your will to do this, not to mention it allows you to vent your fear and frustrations. Getting that out might relieve some of the "urge" to sabotage. And ontop of that, you can look back over your previous entries and be inspired by how you made it through this rough period or that one. Take care of yourself and know that we're all here, facing a lot of the same struggles....!
Theresa... Good job selecting a healthier McD's option! I'm sure it felt great to be armed with such powerful nutrional information! You definitely have the right idea by putting a list of the "Can Have's" in your purse. Takes the guess work outta things. And as we all know, it's the impulsive choices that often stear us off plan. Keep up the great work! KayElle... How're you doing? Keeping well, I sure hope! :) Everyone else... :wave: ! :) As for me... I doubt I'll get the extra 4mi in, will have to make do with the 6 tonight. I have a mound of laundry to get done and DD's room to organize. Ah well... 6 will still put me at 50mi so far for the month. I was wondering though... what do you all plan to do once you reach goal? Will you reward yourself with a trip perhaps? Or a day at the spa? Just curious. I plan to: *Buy a CUTE bathing suit -- and WEAR it! *Buy a closet full of new clothes (knickers and all) *Get belly-button pierced *Pamper myself head 2 toe! ~mel |
1.Totally new clothes
2. New hair and the color it used to be-LOL 3. Spa is an excellent idea 4. Go to Disneyland and ride all the rides I never could due to weight I am sure there will be more to come-I plan on a lifetime of rewards. Melissa |
I plan to shop til I drop...I'm getting a whole new wardrobe!
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I'm doing great, mel, thanks for asking. I've got three very busy weekends coming up with fairs, birthday parties, and relatives from out of state coming to stay w/us over the holiday, and also I'll be starting back to my regular hours at work next week...but I'm feeling really good about it all and I know I'll stick with my eating right and exercise and when times get tough I'll just check in here and it'll get me right back on track.
I haven't tried journaling but I think I should give it a try. Things are going well for me right now but there are always bad days, weeks, months, and you just never know when they are going to pop up. I can see where it would be a big help to have a journal to read for inspiration and to write in during those hard times. Great question about rewards! I also am planning lots of rewards far into the future to help me with maintenance. 1. New clothes and lots of them 2. Learn how to dance! (I'm so uncoordinated this one may be an impossible dream!) 3. Next summer a trip to Glacier National Park for hiking, horseback riding, and whitewater rafting! 4. Eventually a long 2 to 3 week vacation to visit my 2 favorite places...Washington & Oregon...we've been there only one time and my whole family absolutely loved every minute of it. Been dreaming of going back ever since. I know there's lots more....just can't think of them all right now... |
Thanks LauraB, much easier
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I love thinking about all the things I will do when I am at my goal weight!
I think all of us are looking forward to new clothes shopping--of course! I'm not even thinking about anything crazy, just maybe being able to pull off a tank top and skinny jeans combo. woo-woo! I've got a whole life list of somewhat random things that kind of depend on me being in good shape. I totally want to hike in Peru..Macchu Pichu? (spelling?) I promised my lecherous husband I would go to a topless beach--dressed appropriately, wink! And I am definitely going to treat myself to Tango lessons--and a slinky outfit to dance in! |
D'oh! I forgot why I was going to post! I was having a really bad afternoon--sluggish, wanting chocolate very very badly, not wanting to workout at all b/c of this humid heatwave we've got all of a sudden...
Well, instead of completely ruining my diet, I had a big salad at dinner and then finally satisfied my craving with a low cal fudge bar. Then I messed up and had to have another fudge bar. sigh. I'm still under my calories for the day (I'm flexing at 1300-1600) and doing pretty well on fat grams too, so I'm not too bummed about it, but I just had a total flash of what I used to do with food--promise myself I would just have something small and then blow it. So... instead of having a third one, I took out a little diagram I've recorded my measurements on and know what?! I have lost 5 total inches. Smashing. I'm going to be a total hot baberoni. It might take me a year to do it, but I will be so fabulous I'll have to jump back and kiss myself, it will be that awesome. Tonight I am going to get my slightly smaller yet bodacious booty on that pilates mat and sculpt away. Then, I am going to bed early so I can jog it out tomorrow. I am just so dang excited right now! |
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