[neo98292]

Ok it seems like we are in agreement about the once a month email-which is fine by me too and then it isn't a weekly bombardment of emails and there are still tickers and the board for everything that happens in between.

Congrats on the lost chin-(I wouldn't file a missing person report-let him stay lost)

For my fellow yo-yoers-it will level off I AM DETERMINED

Melissa

[mibrneydgrl]

Hi all,
Just wanted to drop a quick one to check in. I also wouldn't mind having an official WI once a month, but I personally feel it necessary to actually SEE it in big ugly numbers once a week, this way I can't pretend that Im actually doing good if Im not. Anyhow. Today was pretty good, went to my 11 yo daughters soccer game, its game 10 out of 11, Im fairly certain that this is in fact the 1st game that she has actually shown up at. I couldn't believe it was the same child as 3 days ago, it must just be the genes. I can't think of any other good reason why she hasnt had any motivation this entire season until now???? AHHHH PEACE AND QUIET, the children are finally in bed. SO now Im off for a bike ride in the dark, its my favorite time
Michelle
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170 minutes exercise so far....

[melra]

20 more min of exercise tonight -- I think I did really well on my running, but 20 min was all I had time for. I totally would have done more though. I was on track all day for my calories, but I never had time for snacks and didn't eat dinner until 8:30 so I was pretty cranky and had more than half my daily calories just at dinner. I do not want to do that again--the urge to overeat was just too strong by then.

kayelle-you are so right about those friends of ours that complain about no loss but aren't actually doing anything about it. I used to be one--always whining about my size but never actually sticking to anything. This is the longest I've actually stayed committed to a realistic approach and it's working for me. Congrats to you for breaking into the 150's! I hope to meet you there soon!

theresa~great quotes! thanks for posting those. good luck to you applying the book to your plan--it sounds like you've really made a connection to it. I love reading the success stories on this forum and the "turning point" stories. Very inspirational.

laurab--You know, you've actually come so far in your relationship to your scale--you overcame your fears by getting on it in the first place and that was less than 2 months ago! We are all in this for the long haul and 2lbs in 2wks seems fine! Stick with it and don't rely on the numbers as your only measure of success.

melissa--I gotta say, you've been a great "matriarch" for this board--thanks for keeping us all together!

[melra]

I weighed myself this morning--I don't think I can wait a month for WI! I'm down 1 more pound! I don't know if I'll make the 4pounds for the month, but I'll take 3 or even 2!

[LauraB]

Thanks everyone for all the encouraging words after my off day yeaterday. If I didn't have this group, my binge would have turned into a month long affair. My resolve is back.
What's funny about yesterday was that as soon as I started eating off program, I felt so fat and horrible. Even my hair was a mess and I was ready to cut it all off. I think everything is all connected, how we stay OP, how we feel about ourselves, what success feels like and how falling off affects the whole person. We are very complex.

I think the once a month WI is a good idea, but anyone who wants to WI at anytime and report it via email certainly can or else just report it here.
Laura

[neo98292]

I think you are right about the self-esteem thing when we go off program-especially since it is a decision we make to do it and we know it is a mistake. I also think that the monthly thing is a good decision too. I will reflect on my ticker when I go down but I also kind of felt like some pressure was taken off. Yesterday was much better eating wise for me and I really want to make my personal september goal. Even if I am off by few pounds will be fine-I just really want to be under 200 by the time we all start getting together for family functions for the holidays. I also decided that I was going to shoot for a size rather than just a weight to weigh. I am thinking 7 but my mother says 9-I asked her to be a gage for me since I really don't know what I am supposed to look like. I have been overweight my whole life practically and I can't go by what I was when I was a teenager since that is unrealistic when I am actully basically middle aged. Thanks for being there for me!
Melissa

[Ice Princess]

I have read the Body for Life for Women and it was good basically the same but a couple little alternative due to womens issues, monthly's and menopause and such, good inspiration. Puter still isnt fixed so using one at work so figured I would check in. I did go to curves and get weighed and measuered and all that but forgot to bring in progress sheet, to repost, I know I lost 1 pound but just about 4 or 4 1/2 inches all over,somthing like that. so once I get my puter back I will post up before and after a month of Curves. Take Care

[StillTrying923]

Ice - Congrats on the 1 lb loss and the inches loss is great progress!!
I am back to my goal (for the umpteenth time!) 170 - now if I can break through to the 160's finally I will be happy!
I have been exercising more regularly - so that should help and have been avoiding the school cafeteria like the plague - Only Lean Cuisines and the salad bar for me!

[sandisuze]

IMHO every pound down is a success! every inch gone is an inch goodbye.
I am one of those who always wanted to see fast results- (I have no patience with myself) and I have had to constantly tell myself - you can't lose weight really fast because it is a lifestyle change you are after - not to just get thin and then gain it back again. I'm sorry but this is HARD and I don't like HARD - I like easy going and calm- I do not want to go thru this again. Not saying thst once I lose I can eat whatever or exercise less- I just don't think it'll be as hard- I could be wrong?? I'll have to wait and see.
TOM came unexpected today ( medication I am on messes it up now and then)- and I was sitting in my bosses office taking notes for letters and he was eating Reeses PB cups like a bag of them. ARRRRGH - those are my #1 fav in the world. and the smell was killing me- I wanted to rip them out of his hand and eat the whole bag. or at least lick the wrappers

Melissa- that sounds like a good idea- I think I'd be happy just to shop in the regular sized clothes. I know some of you are height challenged ( we don't say short ) like I am and buying plus sized clothes is not an easy job.

Laura - we are positively complex- I mean I have a friend who can eat candy/ chips/ regular soda all day long and is a size 2 & she eats no veggies- if I ate like that I'd be 700 lbs. and I want to kick her at times and then I feel well if I have only 1 candy/cookie/soda with her it won't hurt and then I get all grumpy and cranky because I thought about going off plan.

Melra- this is the longest too I've ever committed to a plan and continued success with it- I am a slacker on exercise but I am getting better. I never ever thought I would give up sodas- EVER! and i never thought I would drink so much water But I did and I am.

Congrats to everyone for progress no matter what you achieved - either thru pounds lost, eating better, feeling better, inches lost , good choices or exercise- every little thing we do is a step closer to what we are striving for. ( sorry- I was rambling there...)

Have a great night everyone!
Sandi

[mibrneydgrl]

Well today was a better day. I was actually able to keep my calories and fat in a healthy range to actually possibly loose a little, but I didnt get any time in for the exercise. I read everyones posts on here and I begin to wonder if I am just constantly making excuses for myself or if everyone else is just way more determined than I.
I do want to say congrats to everyone who has lost lbs or inches this month. And keep up the good work too!!! Hopefully it will start to rub off on me.
I am trying, but I dont think its enough. I can't understand why if I am riding my bike to and from work 4 out of 5 days for 5 miles over 1/2 hour everyday, I am losing nothing, and I am eating better. I feel like I will never see a change. I am very frustrated Well, Sorry to everyone for my complaints today. Hopefully I have better things to talk about tomorrow.
Michelle

[neo98292]

What method are you using for weight loss? You might want to check and see about time of the day you are getting the bulk of your food too. I know for me, eating at night is a killer and I don't lose a thing or else I gain. Don't give up-you body has no choice but to conform to the changes you are making even though it can be stubborn at times.
Melissa

[cadwell125]

laura, don't let the numbers on the scale get to you. scales are dumb and they don't always reflect the changes our bodies are having. you may be surprised soon when you weigh and you see a big drop after weeks of nothing. two pounds is good though. my philosophy on losing weight is that progress is permanant and set-backs (scale, going off plan, etc.) are temporary. just yesterday i was angry at the scale and it showed a loss (back down to low weight). i was ticked because i am always hoping for more and this is so slow
everyone is doing great! i am so proud of our group.

[Purplefirefly]

Michelle, I have been in the same spot as you the past couple weeks----thinking I'm doing so much exercise and eating better, but am just not losing anymore, and not feeling good either. I realized yesterday taht I just am not doing as well as I THOUGHT I was...or, as well as I convinced myself I was. I was skipping a lot of workouts and my eating really wasn't as great as I was making myself think. Going back to writing down every little thing yesterday was a shock, it opened my eyes that I have not been OP as I convinced myself I was. Until you write down every little thing you're eating, it's hard to realize it's not as good as you made yourself feel it was.

I am back OP and feeling better today already. I'm going back to eating 5-6 small meals during the day, because that worked for me before. I am also making sure I get the exercise in...2 workouts a day! I am recommitted, now that I know I was slacking. This might not be the case for you, but thought I would share my experience since I was saying the same thing you are the past couple weeks. I was deceiving myself into thinking I was eating a lot better than I actually was. No more of that I hope!

Theresa

[neo98292]

Ok guys be praying. I am waiting for a call back from a bail bond company out of Tacoma and I am afraid it pertains to my daughter. I don't know anyone in Tacoma and I am just hoping that she and the baby are ok. If it is her in jail, I will have to find out where Logan is and go get him-I don't want him in a foster home somewhere until she can sort it all out. He is only 4 months old. And then pray for me too cause that will be 3 kids under the age of 3 for me.
Melissa

[Purplefirefly]

Oh my, I am so sorry to hear this Michelle! I hope it is not anything as bad as it sounds and that the baby gets to you safe and sound. I would not want him in foster care either, you are so wonderful to step up for them. Keep us informed.

Theresa