Okay, I did exercised during Big Brother but I only got in 3 miles. First my son got out of bed, stripped down and ran through the house butt naked :lol: so I had to get him re-dressed and back in bed. Then, the neighbor came over to get the bassinet and changing table I sold him last weekend at the yard sale--he didn't have the $ until today so I agreed to save it for him. Just didn't know he'd wait so late to come knockin', but still got in another jug of water, going now to get the last one for the night.

Now I realize I can't go to bed because I have it covered in clothes that need to be folded and put away :( there was a time I'd just push them all off on the floor and not worry about it, but that drives hubby insane so I have to fold them all. I was going to put the yard sale out again tomorrow but now I'm not sure I want to do it again. I still have a lot left and could really use some more extra cash, so we'll see how I feel when that alarm screams at me tomorrow.

Oh, and see I changed my little picture. I don't feel out of it and winded anymore :) I feel I'm at the start of a long path that will lead me into a healthier me...so I chose this avatar for my end of year challenge.

Theresa

Well we survived the grocery store! They were actually really wonderful since there were other things I was looking at and not just a regular shop type thing. I almost forgot to eat breakfast this morning and then the clock got away from me too for starting dinner-guess that is a good sign. I can so relate to you Theresa. How old are your kids? I have had to start literally taping amanda into her diapers cause she takes them off. I got a couple of muffin recipes I am going to try. I like easy for breakfast and I figure one of my WW muffins and a piece of fruit is easy enough. Now if I can keep the kids out of them. I stopped by mom's today and she said she could really tell I am losing weight. I can relate to Suzy doing the happy dance-I did one in my Mom's backyard when she told me that. Well I am signing off for the day. I still need to start the dishwasher and mop the kitchen before I call it quits. I wound up watching a movie while the girls slept and that floor is awful.
Melissa

wow seems everyone is having a great day with making decisions and good trips to the grocery store! I am glad to know I am NOT the only one in the world that uses notebooks
Suzy, Your son will be in my prayers as will your family.

Oh I understand the happy dance :cb: my next door neighbor said to me today- aren't you getting a waist again?? I was like am I?? and I had to go look and measure LOL! and then went hey there is a waist under there!

Today started out BAD I was so stressed- my oldest daughter 's boyfriend drops her off at my house every weekday morning and I run her to work as she is 5 minutes from here and everyone can get to work on time. To make a long story short the b/f overslept and didn't pick her up until 8:45 and by the time I dropped her off -i was late for work. we got into it as she wasn't understanding why I was so upset. I kinda of freaked out when no one answered cell phones or home phones - I was thinking accident etc..

I am ready to strangle my hubby- not really --but he is being miserable about food the last few days and that isn't like him. I keep his meals the same I just alter my menus so no one else needs to eat "weird". and he says "why do you eat different than me??"- I answer: "Well ,honey you don't like what I eat most of the time"...he gets home so late that I make dinner for Jocelyn and me and we eat then when hubby comes in he eats. if The 12 YO is here at night he eats with us, before getting picked up - but hubby doesn't get home until 7 or later. I'll make chicken but eat a salad too and make him rice or potatoes for him. but he is just being difficult about meals this week. who knows?? he's male and who understands them?? I buy goodies for them like ice cream since I don't care for it and I won't eat it. so they are NOT being deprived (sp??)
Jocelyn(7) eats alot of fruitand loves veggies- well certain veggies but she does have a cookie now and then. Zach (12) will eat whatever doesn't eat him first...
Ok I exercised today for 30 minutes cardio today
I drank water , water and more water -I ate really good- food diary is helping lots
I am cleaning house tomorrow floors and all-look out messy house
I bought real oatmeal today- real whole grain oatmeal with no sugar/flavor added -the stuff with the quaker face on it in a cylinder oatmeal. I am going to try it. I may not like it at first but I will try it- I also resolved to try 1 new healthy food once a month and to eat said food for that month.
Ya'll have a good night - I am off to go read-

Melissa, my boy will be 2 day after Christmas, and my girl is 3.5. And good thing they are a boy and a girl, because I am NOT having anymore :p I am DONE DONE DONE. They are a handful and a half.

Theresa

Ok you are about where I am then. Amanda will be 2 next Saturday and Odessa will be 3 October 11. I know exactly where you are cause I am there too-LOL course I bet I have more than a few years on you-hehehe.
Melissa

hi all *waves* im new arround these parts. you look like a fun bunch and i would like to join your party. i know its half way through the month, but im sure i can catch up with you! I hope you will have me

Luan

You are more than welcome Luan and I know I speak for everyone when I say we look forward to getting to know you!
Melissa

Good morning All,
Welcome princess pp
I stayed OP all day yesterday and will do again today. Writing it down here means I have to do it. It will be harder today cause of a lunch date witha friend and kids coming for dinner. I shopped yesterday and bought wild salmon and corn and greens so I do have the food I need.
I am off to my Saturday morning volunteer work. Be back later.
Have a good day everyone.
Laura

Melissa I am 28...but have felt so much older since having the kids. I am feeling younger again, slowly but surely. It's just hard to feel young when you're caring for babies all day and trying to keep the hubby and house happy and content...I kind of lost myself somewhere in the last 3 years. But, I am getting it back now and plan to be under 200 before I turn 29 (Feb. 15).

Welcome to the group Luan :wave: I see you met a weight goal in your britches and shoes...congrats!

Everyone, today will be a hard one for me to keep on track. Hubby is coming home and he always means more work, and wanting to just sit around and spend time with him. He's gone so much I just miss him come the weekend, and it's hard to tear myself away and go exercise, or to say no when he wants to go out to eat. I am thinking of even getting him to take me on a date tonight if he's not too tired...but I will order a salad with grilled chicken wherever we go. I have already decided on that and will not even open the menu.

LauraB, good luck with your eating challenges today....we can both do this. Each time we make a good choice, we are one step closer to this becoming a natural lifestyle instead of a struggle. One step forward...well, 2 for you today :)

Theresa

Hey Theresa I turn 42 on Feb 23! It is so very easy to kind of lose yourself when caring for small children and a hubby too. I have to constantly and intentionally do things for me, otherwise I am always the last on the list. Well I am happy to say that I got to make a new ticker today and I am officially down 30 lbs. My long long term goal is to be 170 by my birthday. I seem to have gotten a grip on myself again which I am happy for and really making an effort to NOT have things in the house that I could stumble on. Well I will check in later since it is laundry day and I really should do a few windows and also do some ahead cooking for Joshua's breakfasts. Everyone keep up the good work.
Melissa

Congrats on 30 lbs. Melissa. That is awesome, keep it up and you might make that birthday goal...it's about 50 lbs. in 5 months if I counted right, so it is possible if you really get your head on that and stick to it.

Does anyone else here pick out people that they would like to look like (or something like), besides having your own pictures of yourself? I have a couple people I am using for inspiration and one is on TV and I like to do the gazelle while watching her show :lol: It's just motivation to see someone in front of me who has the body type I used to have and want again, and it gives me some extra push. I am just strange, or do you all do similar things?

Theresa

No you aren't strange at all. I have a couple of people I think might be my body type-I really don't know what I truly look like since I have always been overweight. Even in high school I was about 25 lbs over weight. This is going to be a surprise for me when I get there and will finally get to meet ME! Truthfully, I think anything (as long as it isn't illegal or immoral) we use to help us achieve our goals and weight loss is ok to do and use. I say if you find something that inspires or spurns you on-GO FOR IT.
Melissa

Theresa, I don't think you are strange either. I have people who I see on TV and say hmmm I'd like to have her build or I'd like to have firm muscles like you see on the exercise videos.
and I agree with Melissa- do whatever it takes to achieve your goals!( again agree with no immoral or illegal stuff going on) CONGRATS on the 30 pounds GONE GONE GONE! I can't wait until I can say I've lost 30 !!
Welcome Luan- this group is my weight loss lifeline ofsupport!!

I did something for myself today which I have not done for a while- I went and got a good haircut Not just the everyday ho hum haircut but a good looks like wow!! haircut.I walked in and said do something new and different and she did. it feels good! it's shorter than I normally wear it and I like it - feels as though I am not being weighed down as much. I feel a bit more free- if that makes sense?? then I went and looked at clothes in smaller sizes and I am now more determined to exercise and eat right because the clothes they had in smaller sizes are so nice. I pictured buying a whole new wardrobe.

My cravings were bad today-Hubby said what do you want for dinner and I said pizza, garlic bread and wings - but instead we had chicken and salad. he did take me to the local ice cream shop and bought me a scoop of sf/ff ice cream- it's lo cal too so I had a BIG scoop for 75 calories and no fat. I wanted to mug the guy next to us with the hot fudge banana split and eat his ice cream but.. i behaved :lol:

I am so happy that I can have support and friends here. It helps to know I am not alone in this. Thank you everyone! well i have dishes to do and laundry to finish - have a great night everyone!

Congrats on the new doo! That is on my list of rewards for myself. It has been so long since I have done anything to my hair it isn't even funny. Each month when I hit my goal, I get to pick one thing just for me and buy it. This will be the first time since this is really the first goal I had set for myself. Five more pounds and I hit it and I have almost two weeks to do it-guess who will really be bumping up the program the last few days?? Hmmm. I have stayed away from small clothes stores-I still have way too much before I can attempt to try anything on but one thing for sure, another 20 and I will have to go buy something or go nowhere cause there will be no clothes for me. I have already started a bag for goodwill so they are gone gone gone when they are too big. I never want to see those sizes again as long as I have breath in my body.

I am off to bathe the darlings and thank goodness it is getting closer to bedtime. I have cleaned up enough messes today I think.

Melissa

Thank you all so much for the wonderful welcomes! it looks like things are great for everyone today. i got some bad news yesterday, i got laid off from my job effective next week. i work in hollywood, and its hard to find jobs sometimes, but im not getting discouraged at all. it just sucks because i really like my job and the people i work with.

on a happier note, im getting my hair done tomorrow. if any of you live in southern california, there is a really great program partnered with Aids Walk OC that for 20.00 you can get your hair cut at a pro salon and all the money goes to the AW. i DESPERATELY need a new do. i bleached my hair and dyed it several funky colors over the summer, so im FRYED!. anything will be better than what i have now

my motivation for doing this, beyond being healthy and looking and feeling good is that ive been involved with an independant film for the last year and we will be shooting in jan/feb. although im not an actress by any means, i sometimes get pulled in for extras parts. for the most part im behind the scenes, but for the most part i produce (glorified term for doing a lot of scheduling, coordinating, and paperwork). well if this movie does well, i may have a red carpet to be on this time next year :)

again thanks for the warm welcome!!

Your job sounds like a dream! Before I got pregnant, I was going to be a character actress. I did drama all through high school and movies are my passion. I love them. Sorry to hear about your lay off though and hopefully you will find something quickly. I am just so jealous but really excited for you and if you go down that carpet, bet you dollars to the nasty D word, we will all be watching for you.
Melissa

LOL thanks! right now i was running a wardrobe department at a cable station. it was fun, hopefully it will get me in somewhere else pretty quick

Man I don't know what is going on but I am down another 2 lbs today. I am hoping everyone is doing ok and just busy so they haven't been able to post much. I did find one kind of trick for turkey bacon. If you spray the pan with cooking spray and then cook it, it comes out much crispier and it really isn't too bad. In WW 3 slices is only two points and the other day I really felt like I was getting a treat. Amanda's birthday is next Saturday and while I am not worried about leaving cake alone, the ice cream has me concerned. Although I have had it in the fridge for 2 days now. I did put it way in the back and have other things in front of it so it isn't the first thing I see when I open the freezer. I think it will be ok. Getting too close to let anything mess it up.
Melissa

I hope everyone is doing great too!
Melissa :dance: ! another 2 down YAY!! That is so awesome! keep thinking "ice cream is not going to make me happy compared to my 30 pounds GONE!!!!" again that is so fantastic!
Luan sorry to hear about layoff- that stinks! but hopefully you'll find something soon- sounds as if you are really talented and the new haircut will make you feel FAB! I am so happy with my new cut. I am going to do a quick rinse/color to get rid of the grey tonight. where does it come from??

it has been a NICE weekend inlaws took kids to Disney today and hubby repaired the leaky shower faucets and I am catching up on EVERYTHING! I so want to open windows and let the fresh air in but it was a balmy 94 out today with humidity of 98% so that's not gonna happen. there are times I wish I lived somewhere we can get cooler faster. then again I've only seen snow 1 time and that was only 1 inch when i went to PA for a winter break. My sister who lives in NJ can't believe last year we had the A.C. on Thanksgiving day.

Is anyone else planning holiday menus already???I know it's only the 18th of Sept. but I am in such a tizzy :dizzy: that I am planning Thanksgiving and Christmas meals so I can incorporate healthy so I can eat w/o guilt. we will be going to my inlaws now that my nana isn't with us and I know I can just tell them I am bringing _________and they'll be ok with it.
Have a great afternoon everyone!

I am waiting for the WW issue to come out and see how I can "skinny" the things I normally make at Thanksgiving. It is always just me and the kids so really even if I served bologna that day, they wouldn't know the difference. Christmas Eve is mainly just snack things since we treat that day like Christmas Day. The kids are all picked up that evening and spend the day with other relatives and I either have a movie day or hang out with my parents or a friend since I have no kids all day. I used to make this really fattening hawiian bread thing every Christmas and eat it with my daughter but I doubt I will see her and holy cow the calories that are probably in that would do a person for a few days easy so I am not making it. Probably not much baking this year either unless it looks like I will be entertaining.
Melissa

I have another success to report! I put on a pair of dress pants that I haven't had on in about 6 months and they are HUGE on me! The last time I had them on they were tight and I can put my fist sideways in the waist with room left over! I asked hubby if my rear was really that big or if the pants had just stretched out (poor guy, how's he supposed to answer that question? :lol: ) anyway, he said that my rear was really that big. :^: I guess I need to plan a shopping trip, something tells me that my winter clothes are all going to be too big!

That is sooooo exciting! Congrats and what a wonderful excuse to go shopping ( like we need one) and yeah you put hubby between a rock and a hard place but it helps keep the fellas on their toes! Awesome job!
Melissa

welcome to the group luan, that is a great idea about the haircut for aids walk. i could use a haircut. sorry about your being laid off.. that sucks. i hope you will find something you like just as much or better.
congrats on your loss melissa! and suzymc too.. that's awesome about the pants! i can't wait until all my clothes, even the small ones, don't fit. mostly for the weight loss, but actually i just like getting new duds :s: i just got some new stuff for work because my mom was so impressed with my loss she gave me some $$ to get some new work-type clothes. yay new clothes :D
well i am afraid to get on the scale anytime soon because i have been way over my calories last few days. i have been craving sweets and wanting food when i am not even hungry. i am going to have to cut that out or i will have to bust out the fat clothes again :( grrr. why do birthdays have to be celebrated with cake? why not salad or steamed vegetables? a salad would be colorful and festive, not like an ugly brown chocolate cake. i think we should start a new trend.
well i ain't gonna lie.. the cookies, ravioli, wine, chips, sausage, and ice cream didn't help matters either. can't blame all those calories on someone's birthday.
i am glad y'all are all doing well. i will try to stay op tomorrow. and i will try to lay off the ice cream.

Good morning
Reaaly glad to hear the successes!
I stayed OP all weekend if it's just calories, but some of those calories came from 1/2 a piece of chocolate cake. Do you think it matters where they came from? I don't think WW cares since they give everything under the sun points. It just makes me feel bad that I didn't resist the cake.
My son and DIL spent the weekend which was good cause my DH is away. My DIL, a dear sweet girl in every way, does her best to get me to eat sweets and stuff I don't need. She comes over with 3 kinds of cake and talks about what a great dessert we will have. I've told her dozens of times that I'm trying hard and yet she seems not to hear me. I think that because she loves to eat, and stays a size 3, that she thinks eating is a way for us to bond. I guess I need to tell her more. When we look at the wedding pictures, and I look like a blimp in lace, she keeps saying how nice I look. She doesn't get it that I don't want to look like this anymore.
I am going to try to get some exercise in today. It is a bit cooler and my Lyme Disease is quiet again.
Have a good day all.
Laura

No in WW it doesn't matter what you spend your points on which is one of the reasons I like it so well. I just don't like spending them that way when I could eat 2 apples two pieces of toast ect ect. Get alot more healthy food for the points and plus I am always afraid I won't stop at one. I have been on a great roll lately and want to keep it up. I have only 3 more pounds for my Sept goal. I have to break down and buy new undies today cause my other ones literally fall off if there aren't pants to keep them there-LOL. I am also starting a project today. Both my girls have really run down looking dressers so I am going to sand them down and paint them. I am going to do it manually so that those muscles get a work out. Their room is winnie the pooh so I am painting them red and will paint the crib and toddler bed red too. It will keep me busy as if I didn't already have alot to do. I hope everyone has a great OP day!
Melissa

Hey ladies! Very proud of you all to see the scales going down, the underpants and britches falling off, and all the new projects and goals. I have been busy with hubby redoing our bedroom but it's almost done and I can get back to normal. I am doing well with the goals for my personal challenge and feel like I should have a loss come Friday. I have missed a couple exercise sessions, but not to my own slacking. One was put off because SIL showed up unexpectedly and didn't leave until really late :mad: just that kind of thing all weekend long. I'm looking forward to hubby leaving back out in the truck tonight so I can get back to normal again.

The theme song from The Biggest Loser is very motivating, if you haven't all heard it yet. When it comes on again I'll get on here and type the exact lyrics.

Theresa

Hi everyone.

Well, once again I've gotten too far behind and just had to skim through the posts to catch up. Sounds like overall you are all doing excellent! Congrats to everyone who lost pounds/inches/sizes, everyone who's been exercising, and everyone who's fallen off only to come back even stronger and with more resolve. I know we are all going to reach our goals!

I don't know what's up with me. I've been eating more the past couple weeks but the weight is coming off faster. Not that I'm complaining! It just surprises me. I haven't eaten anything really unhealthy, just more of what I normally eat. I was able to move the ticker down 3 more this week. I'm pretty excited! Yesterday was the last fair of the season so we are done with that now. It was my daughter's 13th birthday also, and she got the surprise of her life. She has been showing llamas for a couple of years for some friends but she hasn't had any of her own. Well now she has two of her own and we had a little party and gave her the surprise yesterday at the fair. She is a pretty happy girl. She had no idea what she was getting and I don't think I've ever seen that girl get so emotional. Anyway...my husband was snapping pictures and he got me in a couple of them. I hadn't seen picture of myself since early July and I've lost about 24 lbs. since then. I'm still trying to convince myself that it's really me in that picture.

well i can celebrate too today!! I went to put on my shorts that were kinda loose a few weeks ago and they are really TOO big now- like with out a belt they are falling down when I walk. Oh it's so awesome!!!!! AND I tried on Jeans that a friend had given me in size 18 petite and they can go on AND zip AND button AND I can sit in them and breathe too!!!! WHOOP I am all :dancer:
The liver specialist can just go away with his last week telling me "Oh with liver disease you'll always be fat and you can't help your disease unless you lose weight" :p he charges 80.00 for this ?? Phooey - I am losing and getting healthy. HA!
I am moving my ticker down another 2 YA HOO
I can't believe that I will soon be in the low 160's... :cloud9:
congrats to everyone for all the successes! even small ones are so important!!
:cheer: everyone!

I just read an article in a magazine that said just 6 weeks of lifestyle changes of making wise food choices, drinking water and moderate exercise can make a difference in your weight and health.
Now that I can see a result like the jeans I am more determined to exercise and eat right and drink water.
Thank you everyone for all your support and help. I know I couldn't do it without you and this group!!
Oh boy the one set of neighbors were evicted today and the landlord tossed all their stuff on the yard between our houses and the neighborhood kids are making a mess - all kinds of junk in MY yard now- i am going to go fuss..

KayElle, you are so amazing! I love when you post because I look at your ticker and see how far you have come and it makes me feel I can do this...it is possible! You deserve those lost pounds and look how close you are to your goal!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't that so darn exciting? I can't imagine, but I hope one day to find out.

I will be back later guys...time to read books with the kids and get them to bed.

Theresa

sandi good for you for not listening to your doc-won't it feel great to go in and be smaller? I love to tell dr.s told ya so. Mine isn't going to know me anymore by the time I go in. She won't force me until January (it is the only way she will refill my meds) and she knows I will come in then.Congrats on the poundage gone! It does feel so great doesn't it? I bought new undies today and it was 3 sizes smaller than what I was wearing! No wonder they were around my ankles LOL.

Kay glad to see your post as always-you are an inspiration for me too-you show it can be done.

Well today I went shopping (with both girls), planted irises in my front bed, trimmed all the hedges, made two batches of different flavored muffins for breakfasts, batch of pancakes so the kids can quick grab in the morning, started sanding that dresser (it has been tan, pink, blue and red and those are just the colors I saw), got the first load of dishes in the washer. Josh flooded the toilet yet again and I got that mess all cleaned up and am currently washing the casualties of the cleanup and getting ready to go wash a couple of windows. I feel like the flippin energizer bunny!
I may just run for Queen of America when I hit my goal weight. Need to read to Josh too (can't wait to see what happens next. Count Olaf is in drag!)

Melissa

hello ladies! Thank you for all the well wishes! my new haircut is VERY cute. short and choppy in the back and longer in the front. i like it a lot! and the money went to a good cause, so that was good too :) i had to wear a belt with my jeans when i went out of the house tho because they are a bit too big now :) i have belts, but i never use them because they are uncomfortable. this wasnt the best of situations, but it was better than my pants falling off :) i like that my clothes are getting too big for me. i looked in the mirror today and im wearing a pair of capris that used to fit perfect, they are a bit baggy now and i thought... these do NOTHING for my a$$ :)

cadwell125 - i see you are in anaheim. im in Lakewood and i have a gym membership at 24 hour. if you have one and would like a gym buddy we should get together. maybe for broccoli? ha ha ha :)

im glad to see everyone here in good spirits. its been kinda hard today at work because i had to start telling people that friday was my last day. people here are really nice and its sad to leave them. hopefully i will get called to come back soon. damn hiatus!

Bless you all who have children! I do not have any, but my sister, who works full-time, has two boys 3 & 5 and I don’t know how she does it!!!!

My refrigerator is full of fat pictures of me and inspirational pictures of advertisements of people I want to look like and picture of myself from 15 years ago when I was probably 135 (many pounds ago)!

Congrats Melissa on 32 lbs GONE!!! And 3 sizes down in the undies!! That’s awesome!!!

Welcome Luan!!! Joining this group has changed my life! I would never have gotten this far without everyone here!! Sorry about the job loss, you’ll find something else, try not to let it get you down!

Congrats on the loose pants SuzyMc & Sandisuze!!! Isn't it great when that happens!!!

Kayelle - I also love to see your ticker! I know I can lose the weight too!!!

I have been MIA - mainly busy - I did go way off plan on Saturday at my sisters & my B-Day dinner - I ate so much I actually felt ill when we got home. Had two drinks and once again ended up with a NASTY LITTLE HEADACHE, so I have decided that I cannot drink alcohol at all because of the medication I am on. :cry:

I have another B-Day dinner with girlfriends tomorrow, and have vowed not to stuff myself and bring home a doggie bag NO MATTER WHAT! One of my girlfriends has lost 32 pounds and I have not seen her since she lost it and I cannot wait to see her!!

I have lost another pound, so I am happy (a bit surprised too). My goal for the end of the year is actually my mini goal. I figured it out today I am losing about a pound a week overall, so I think I can lose at least 9 more by the end of the year.

Keep up the great work everyone!!!!

Finally! I got back online! This computer is so slow and old! This one keeps kicking me off :( Hopefully I can get in a full post!

:cb: :dance: I got to move my ticker down 3 lbs!! One more and I'll be back to 40 lbs gone( I lost 43 and then gained 10 back :( ) I'll also meet our Sept. goal! WOOHOO! Hopefully now that I'm exercising and really watching what and how I eat, the next 40 might come off a little faster-I've been at this since July 04!
Bad thing for the day-Hubby had been craving pizza for the last 3 days, we finally went for lunch today. I didn't do bad, large salad, 2 pieces of pizza and about 4 cinnamon sticks(okay, not so good!). After lunch we went to WM and I got so SICK :barf: ! I told hubby next time he has a craving- TOO BAD! I will NOT give in to his cravings! :nono:

WooHoo for everyone else going down pounds/inches/clothes sizes! We are an amazing group of women!

Melissa-WOW, what a day! I wish I had that much energy! I usually start 10 things and never finish any! :?:

Hope everyone has a great night! I'll try to be nice to my computer so it will let me back on tomorrow!

Kathy

Hey ladies! I am very frustrated today because I realized I have not lost a single pound all month, and look how close to the end of September we are already! I am going to have to ban the scale for awhile because I keep thinking I did so well, I have to lose something...then nothing. I haven't been good most of the month so that is obvious. But I have for a few days been PERFECT and still nothing...actually, it says I'm up one this AM but I am swollen as well so have to pump up the water today.

My personal challenge is going well, so at least something is going right. My back has started hurting again and I'm afraid I'll wind up going to the doctor...I HATE the doctor and only go if I absolutely have to , so I'll wait another few days to make sure I have to.

Hope everyone is doing wonderful and I'll check back later to see how everyone's day goes.

Hey energizer bunny...what pill are you taking? :lol:

Theresa

Way kewl kathy on the loss! I love to see that scale go down. Aren't you the one with 6 kids? I would never get anything done. Most days with just 3 it is all I can do to just keep up with current messes they make. I just happen to luck out yesterday and the kids cooperated with me.

Just once I would like to have a peaceful morning without josh kicking my walls the fish tank or anything else in his path. This is getting way so old and it doesn't seem to matter what I do, he never gets better about it. I am sick of the constant name calling too. Would be nice not to be told I am an idiot and that he hates me everyday. Guess the optimist in me hopes he will improve over time. He really has made progress in alot of areas it is just this part is so very old. I left his Dad for treating me like this but alas, we can't leave our kids (although sometimes it is tempting I tell ya)

The important thing is that I am not running to the fridge after every episode like I used to. It is no wonder I got so heavy. I am staying on track and determined to make that September goal.
Melissa

Hi all--I've been really out of it for a few days (seems longer!) and I'm trying to get myself motivated again. I went 5 days w/ no workout and then finally managed a pathetic one yesterday. I've been eating horribly--did just okay yesterday, I think my dinner was too big. Right now I'm hungry-I want fast food and I don't want to go to the gym later even though I brought my workout clothes with me and dh agreed to take dd to dance class tonight so I'll have plenty of time. Ugh. I feel like I'm running out of time to get to my mini goal and I lose so slowly that every day counts right now. bleh.

I've got another busy week full of late nights and long days. On a positive note--Last weekend though I made $1300 in gross sales at the artfair! Best show by far but not for a lot of the other artists. Loooong weekend--I spent 20 out of 30 hours on my feet for the weekend. So sore and tired by Sat night! Another showing on this Sat. then I can relax for a week before the next one.

I'm glad to see so many of you posting losses and triumphs. I am trying to decide if I'm really going to weigh myself tomorrow b/c I expect a gain and I don't want to think about it. My curiousity (scale addiction?)will probably win out though.

:angel: Mellissa, you are such a hero for working with your son and enduring all that goes along with him. I complain about my two sometimes but really it's nothing compared to what you go through every day. You truely are an angel, and he was given to you because you are strong enough to handle it and stick by him. Some give up, but you don't. Taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do, so it's wonderful you're learning not to run to the fridge after the outbursts. This will all come back to you one day, just hang in there and watch. Great things happen for good people, and you definitely are one of the good ones. Hang in there, you'll get the payoff...just wait and see!

Melra, I've been having the same lack of motivation as you: wanting to slack off, not wanting to exercise, wanting to eat all the wrong things. I am getting it together, but it's been really a tortorous issue of forcing myself to JUST DO IT. I looked at some old photos of a smaller me....the ME I know is in here somewhere but can't feel or touch anymore. Then I went and stood in the mirror naked and GOD if that isn't motivation then there is no hope for me :lol: Just try it! Stand naked in the mirror and REALLY check yourself out. Look from all angels and just take in the view. It's enough to give me some new spark, so I am determined to lose something this month afterall. There is no excuse for sitting at 150 for a month....no excuse except my own slacking. Really, i don't know what got into me!

Theresa

I'm not sure how strong I am-I have recently been watching for the circus to come to town and I am not sure if I am sending him or going myself LOL. Well for those who are feeling a bit saggy-GO GO GO!!!! Get back on the treadmill or gazelle and lift those weights! You know you feel better when you do and nothing tastes as good as a luscious bod and never having to look at an ugly floral dress ( I swear that is the only fabric they make for fat people) or worse yet a mumu! You can do it and I know you can cause you have been doing it! Ok there is your pep talk so go do it LOL
Melissa

Melissa-Good peptalk. Thanks.
I feel like I have been eating all day, but it was lots of fruit and it came to 1250 on fitday.com, so I am ok.
Last night we ate in real nice restaurant, outside, by the river.
The special was shrimp, sundried tomatoes and asparagud tips in a cream sauce served over chicken and cheese raviolis. I had the shrimp etc, served over greens, squash and carrots. They were real nice about it. The sauce went to the bottom of the plate, so I didn't have too much and there were only 5 shrimp, but it was very tasty. There were 4 other people and they had huge plates of pasta, big hunks or meat and fish, and mine looked so much more appealing. It was good not to be jealous of those who order anything and everything and are not busy counting like me.
Laura

Ok I definately over did today. Two ibuprophen and something like bengay and I think I will live. I have just had so much enegery lately that I have just been going nuts around here. I got the dresser all sanded (I believe now I have no fingerprints) and got the first two coats on, raked the leaves, mopped the kitchen, vac and on and on. Between today and yesterday, my back finally said knock it off already.

Great control on your eating out Laura-it is kind of funny how the longer we eat right ect, the more that stuff just doesn't have the same appeal. I got the world's easiest muffin recipe too btw-I can't keep Josh out of them.

1 15oz can pumpkin
1 box chocolate cake mix
Mix together and bake for 30 min at 350 degrees.
3pts and makes 12 muffins

For those counting calories just look on the labels and divide by 12.

Very yummy and not bad points wise.