Hi again :)

My water intake has improved but I am nowhere near where I should be with that. I have had around 48 oz a day this week which isnt alot, but I had gotten where most days I actually had ZERO water.

So far I have had no major side effects from the diet pills. I have had some headaches, but I had one the morning before I took the first pill too though so may not have anything to do with them. The only thing I really notice is that I do have to have water. If I havent had any for awhile at work, I start to feel weird but as soon as I've had a bottle of water, I feel fine. I guess that's good because it reminds me to drink it. I havent had any of my diet vanilla cokes from Sonic this week which is a big accomplishment. I was pretty skeptical because I've never been a believer in diet pills but honestly, these really do curb my appetite. I have a couple pieces of toast before I go to work and eating usually doesnt cross my mind again until way up in the day, after 3:00 or so. At least the stress eating has stopped for now. I havent had one snack at work or between meals at all since I started on them Wednesday.

Emjay, congrats on the 2 lbs lost this week! I'm hoping to join ya this next week.

Well, I better run. Have a great Memorial Day!

Miki

It's me again:D

Hubby's watching TV, one son is on a date and the other has company and they are outside playing with the dog so I actually got another chance to post.

I am still amazed that these pills have really curbed my appetite. The reason I never wanted to get any was because I thought, "What good will an appetite suppressant do if I"m not eating because I'm hungry anyway? I eat because it's there and I want it." Since taking these tho, it really does take away that 'crave' for something. I was very skeptical but now I'm hopeful that I will get back on track with this little push in the right direction.

I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Weekend. :) I have LOVED having a long weekend myself. We are grilling burgers tomorrow at my in-laws. I'm glad we're just doing that instead of having a big meal.

Well, I think I'll go join hubby on the couch. I'll be back when I can.

Miki

Ok, girls...I'm getting a complex. I finally get a chance to get in here more and nobody else shows up!:( I hope ya'll check in soon...it's getting lonesome in here.

I may try to run to the doctor's office tomorrow to weigh on their scales. Tomorrow will be a week since I've started taking the Addipex. I dont feel any smaller. In fact, I still feel disgusting. My clothes are sooo tight! I'd have to lose 20 lbs probably to even tell in my clothes. Honestly I dont know how I've continued to squeeze into them. With uniforms tho, I have no choice. We get them and we have to wear them for 2 yrs. I am 30+ lbs more than when we first got these!! It's a miracle in itself that I've been able to get in them. I'm not saying it's a pretty sight..just that I'm still in them.:lol: I start shedding clothes the minute I walk in the door when I get home so I can finally breathe!

Well, Guess the ironing isnt going to get done unless I get off here so I better go for now. Hope to hear from everyone soon.

Miki

Good Morning Everyone.

I'm here, I'm here!

Wow Miki I'm impressed. Look at all the posts. Sounds like you are trying really hard to be in the right frame of mind. Whatever you do don't give up. You'll get there and before you know it those uniforms will be hanging off you.

I'm still trying to get caught up after having 4 days off from work. Well I thought I would share my good news/bad news.
Bad news is that I have no loss to report this week. Definitly didn't try very hard over the holiday weekend. But I'm back on track now.
Good news is that yesterday I found out that I won the WeightLoss Challenge at work. We started a challenge back on March 1st and May 26th was the last day. I was on cloud 9 yesterday because by winning I walked away with $400.00 in hand. I think I'll hold on to the money until I hit the 200 mark, that's only 17 more pounds, then I can go on a mini shopping spree.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far.
Hope to talk to you soon.

Congratulations on winning the contest at work, Leec! Wow, $400! Now that's what I call incentive!!:D

I went to the doctor's office at lunch today so I could use their scales. I lost 5 lbs!:carrot: I started taking those pills a week ago today so I'm definitely encouraged to hang in there.

I am going to try to add exercise in the next few days. I got out of it when I tore my rotator cuff back in January and just never have gotten back into my routine. I think I'm going to start with the Walk Away the Pounds video so I dont have to do much arm work to start out.

Emjay, how is your week going so far? Hope you had a good holiday weekend.

Hoosierlady and Cheeky, hope to hear from ya'll soon!

Miki

Miki, Congrats on the weight loss, I guess those pills do work. It will be interesting to see if you can continue at that pace or if your body adjusts like most diets. Hopefully you can keep going. What type of uniform do you have to wear to work? That would be so discouraging for me to have that stress of fitting into something for 2 yrs, it would probably make me eat. Good luck on getting back into your excercise routine, I know you can do it. I myself have been having a hard time fitting in my excercise. I worked everyday over the holiday weekend including Monday (yuck) and also worked Tues., Wed., and tomorrow. I don't have a day off till Friday. So that is my excuse but I have to get back into the swing of things.

Leec, Wow, I am so jealous about the $400. I'm with Miki, that is great incentive. Keep going and then put that money toward some cute (smaller) clothes for the summer. We didn't choose a goal for this week. We could do a short one for the weekend. What do you think? Like not eat anything after 7PM???? Oh yeah, I maintained this week too. Better than a gain anyday.

Hello to everyone else, hope you get back here soon.

MJ

Hi MJ. Sorry to hear you had to work the entire weekend..yuck for sure. About my uniforms...I work at a bank so it's the typical bank uniforms I have to wear. Dress pants, jacket and blouse. The jackets that I used to wear buttoned now cannot anyway near meet at the middle. I feel and look ridiculous!!!! Some blouses are the shell type but others are button up shirts and it's not as bad if I"m standing up, but when I sit down, the buttons are about to pop off. They actually gape open and you can see skin between them if I"m not careful!! Talk about disgusting!! Thanks goodness my desk is pretty high so I can kinda hide behind it. I despise having to even walk across the lobby in those things. I literally have gone from 189lbs at the time of ordering them to 228 the day I started the pills. All I can say is they must use darn good material!:lol: Another lady I work is has gained the same amount as me so at least I have someone to be miserable with. One day she got in the car to come to work and when she sat down, her pants split. She had to go back in and sew them up before she could come to work. On that same day, I sat down that afternoon at my desk and a button literally flew off my shirt and shot underneath my desk. I dont mean it just fell into my lap, I mean it FLEW underneath to the back corner of my desk!:eek: It had held on as long as it could.:dizzy:

I'm sure the pills' effect will not continue to be as much after a little while. I know several people who have used these and most lost around 30 lbs in 2-3 months. I doubt I even take them that long. I mainly just wanted to get my mindset back right and I was to the point where all I did was think about food. I ate it (way too much of it) then I'd be mad at myself and discouraged so I'd eat something else. The pills somehow affect the part of your brain concerning hunger so you literally don't crave food the way you did before. A few people said they literally had to force themselves to eat because they had no appetite whatsoever. Well, I can assure you I've never felt that way and dont expect to. lol

I'm willing to try not to eat after 7 this weekend. That's a good habit to get into anyway.

Well, I should already be in the shower getting ready for work. I'll check back soon.

Miki

Miki,
None of the banks around here do uniforms, they just have to dress professionally in clothing of their choosing. I'm sorry to say it but I was laughing when I was reading your post about pants splitting and buttons flying. I know it is not funny and if it were me I would not be laughing. I can't beleive the company you work for has not rethought the policy of wearing uniforms you can only order every two years, I bet the corporate jerks wear what they want. It would be the same for someone who lost weight, the uniforms would still look unprofessional hanging off someone. I can't help but thinking that they have to be violating some kind of law by making you come to work everyday like that.

Okay I'm with you, nothing to eat past 7 all weekend... I know in the past that rule of thumb has really helped me to lose weight. I was watching Oprah the other day and she had Matthew McConahay (however you spell it)on, I think he is very yummy. Anyway he was saying that he typically does not eat dinner till midnight and I was thinking as much as I would want to I could never be married to him. I would be as big as a barn. lol.

Oh yeah I was also giggling about you saying that people on this drug have actually had to force themselves to eat. Don't you hate the people who say they just forget to eat? Who forgets to eat? I saw a movie once that had a line in it, "It's a special kind of stupid when you forget to eat". I don't remember what movie it was but it was funny.

I just found out I may be going to the sold-out Kenny Chesney concert tonight:carrot: so I have to go and get a bunch of stuff done. I'm so excited.

Talk to everyone later!

MJ

Ok,Miki I have to admit that I too got a kick out of the uniforms story. We will just hope that you don't encounter anymore wardrobe malfunctions. I know it's not funny but it made me giggle. I used to work for company about eight years ago that required us to wear company issued business suits, I hated it.

MJ-Hope you get to go to the KC concert. Sounds like fun.

Well girls I'm sorry to say that I can't join you on not eating after 7pm. My husband works late and we almost never eat dinner before 7:30, which may not be so good but that's the one thing in 15years that we've always done together.
Good Luck though!

Talk to you later

TGIF

Glad ya'll got a laugh at my expense:p ;) lol

As far as the uniforms, we did for a few years get to wear our own clothes but people abused that and got less and less professional in what they wore. Thankfully in the last few weeks, they have allowed us to substitute the blouses for our own. Our pants and jackets have to match but we can wear any shirt, style or color, with them. That helps. When we first ordered these uniforms, I loved them and they were actually flattering. That was when I had first lost the weight. Now I despise them. (oh and you're right..the MEN wear their own clothes)

I almost blew it last night on the challenge. Around 7:30 I was heading for a sugar free jello and remembered right before I opened it. I put it back.

MJ, did you get to go to the concert? If so, I know you had a good time. Phil and I are going to Dallas to see Journey and Def Leppard in July. I havent been to many country concerts. Only Alabama I think and that was 25 yrs ago.

Leec, eating dinner together is a good thing too so we'll excuse you from this weekend's challenge ok? Life is hectic so we have to find any minute we can to spend time with our families.

Well, I want to accomplish some things today rather than just sit around all day so I better get off here. Hope you both have a great weekend

Miki

Miki, I did pretty well w/ not eating after 7. I worked until 8:20 last night and had a small bite to eat when I got home though but other than that it was good. Well I'm glad you don't have to wear the button popping shirts anymore. My concert was great. I have seen Journey and Def Lepard probably in the past 5 years. They were both good, you should enjoy that. But nothing gets the blood pumping like a Kenny Chesney concert.

Leec, Hope your weekend is going well. What should we do for this weeks challenge???

MJ

I made it not eating after 7 all weekend up to now. But right now it's 8:15 and I"m really wanting something. Not sure if I'll resist or not. If not, it'll just be popcorn or jello. I shouldnt have anything tho because it's not that I'm starving..I just want a snack!

I'd like to get back into the habit of writing down what I eat. When I lost weight before, I always logged everything into Fitday.com so I always knew for sure how many calories I used each day. Maybe I'll get back to that eventually..I've done pretty well this week posting here and I never thought I could find the time for that either.

Emjay, glad you had a good time at the concert! I love going to concerts. We dont have many near here tho...we have to drive at least 2 hrs anytime we go to one. We went to see 38 Special, 3 Dog Night, Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire last year. I went to see Air Supply also but it got rained out.

Leec, how did your weekend go? Good I hope.

Well, ya'll have a good Monday!

Miki

Good Morning Ladies,

Happy Monday!!

Miki-Good Job at resisting at the movies.
Also I use Fitday and I love it. Sometimes it is a pain to go in a log everything, but it does make a huge difference when I can see it in black and white.

MJ-Glad you enjoyed your concert. Sounds like a lot of fun. I haven't been to a concert in a few years.

Well girls I had an awesome weekend. Lots of stuff to do with the family. Saturday we had a family reunion and Sunday we had dh's company picnic. We had a blast and my 2 1/2 year old daughter was so good, which makes things so much easier.
Well back to the grind.

Talk to you later.

Hi girls,

Well I weighed in this am and I maintained again, better than a gain I guess plus I didn't have to go thru the effort of changing my tracker. Glad everyone had a good weekend. Well I started the day off right w/ a 1 mile watp, it was supposed to be 2 miles but I got called away on some business my husband and I have been dealing with. My goal for the week is excercise at least 5 out of the 7 days this week. Hope everyone joins me, although I think Leec is already doing that (good for you Leec). I have to admit I have not been excercising more than I have. And I know I don't lose weight w/o it (hence the 2 wks of maintaining). Miki, good for you on posting. We all now how important the accountability and support are... Well got to rush around to go to work.

MJ

Hi MJ and Miki,

Well girls I'm happy to report a 2lb loss for this week. Yippee:carrot:

I'm down with the exercise challenge. I am actually shooting for 8 workouts this week. We'll see what happens. I know I will do at least 5.

Hope you guys are having a great day.
Talk to you later.

Hmmm...5 out of 7 days to exercise huh?:faint: :D Considering that lately I have been doing NONE, that would be a HUGE improvement for me. Considering also that it's already almost 9 pm, I'm thinking it wont get done today. I am not going to promise, but I will say that I will TRY to exercise the rest of the week. If I do that and if I can include Sunday, I could fit in 5 days. Ok, I really am going to try. Ya'll just keep motivating me! I need it.

MJ, at least there was no gain. That's better than I did for months. Tomorrow is my weigh-in. I know Wed is a weird day for it, but that's the first day I took a pill so I just kept it that way. Good for you for staying with your walking video. I need to dig mine out.

Leec, congrats on the 2 lb loss!:cp: And even with a family reunion and picnic...that's awesome.

Well, need to run. Hopefully be back tomorrow.

Miki

Well I am happy to report that I walked about 1.5 miles outside tonight. I would have gone further but I took my dog and she got a little wore out, it was 80 and humid and she is a pug and they tend to get a little overexerted. I have a stroller for her I will bring that next time so I can throw her in when she gets tired and keep going. My husband thinks I am nuts for buying a stroller, but I got it for FL cuz I knew she wouldn't be able to walk too far down there. Anyways I am feeling so much better now that I am excercising again...

Leec, Congratulations on the weight loss. That makes you the challenge leader right now. Glad to hear you are still working out a couple times a day. Keep it up, it is so hard to get back in the swing once you slack off, just ask me I know, ha ha.

Miki, I'm glad you are going to try to do the challenge this week. Even if you can only fit in 15 minutes here and there it is so much better than nothing. I am anxious to see how you do tomorrow. Has your appetite still been sufficiently suppressed? Let me know what happens.

MJ

just wanted to report that I did my 2mile watp this morning. Well I will check back in tonight after work.

MJ

Well, I"m sorry to say I wasnt able to keep my end of the deal as far as exercise. I started feeling bad Wed afternoon at work and by the time I got home, it was obvious I had gotten the stomach virus that my son, Luke had on Monday. YUCK. I am alot better today but not totally over it. I never got out of bed yesterday at all except to go to the bathroom. I am sick of laying around.

The only positive part of it is that I literally lost 5 lbs from Wed afternoon to this morning! I dont want to do it that way again, but it made me feel better seeing that the scale went down due to this junk.

I hope ya'll are doing well. Way to go , MJ, for keeping up the exercise.

Miki

Miki, Sorry to hear that you were ill, but I bet you gotta love the 5 lbs. weight loss. Hope you are feeling much better.

Well just a quick note. I am down 1 pound today. It makes me feel very motivated. Haven't excercised yet but I definately will b4 the day is out.

Hope everyone has a great day.

MJ

I'm all better now and have no excuse to not exercise. I still havent really done any "formal" exercise but yesterday I walked around the yard twice. Our yard is right at 2 acres. I'll either do that again today or try to get back on my Air Walker.

I was running late this morning so I will weigh tomorrow morning and report the verdict tomorrow night.

Dont really have anything else to report since posting last. I'll check in again soon.

Oh, and congrats on the loss, MJ!

Miki

Miki, Glad you are feeling better. Can't wait to hear how you did this week. Do you think the pills are still working well? Have you noticed any sideeffects? Well I am still excercising I'm happy to report. Got to make it a habit again. Today I did 2-mile watp tape and yesterday I did the McDonalds strength dvd. The Mcdonalds dvd's are really good. I have the cardio and the strength (I use 2.5 lbs. weights w/ that one) and the nice thing about them is that they are only 15 minutes but you really feel like you've done something. And they are free w/ a salad and water purchase. I would recommend them. I'd like to get the other two (core and yoga). It is great that you are excercising even if it is not "formal". All we really need to do is move so that is a step in the right direction. Well gotta go get some housework done.

Where is everyone else.

MJ

Good Morning Ladies,

Things are going ok here. Slow as usual, but oh well. No weight loss this week, which was kinda of disappointing.

MJ-Good for you for keeping up with the workouts.

Miki-Glad to hear you're feeling better. Moving is moving. So keep walking around the yard. I would much rather be outside. I have traded some of my evening WATP sessions for taking my daughter for a walk in the stroller.

I'll talk to you girls later.

Leec, I have been doing more walking outside too lately. But it is supposed to get quite warm here in MI this weekend so I will probably stick to watp and my strength dvd in the air conditioning for the next couple days. Glad to hear you maintained this week. I know it is disappointing when you don't lose but way more depressing when you gain so I'm always pretty happy w/ maintaining. I cannot wait to get under 200 lbs. I know I will feel so much better. The last time I felt decent about myself I was 190 and at 170 I feel really good about myself. I have to keep excercising and not make stupid choices when it comes to food to reach these goals. I have one graduation party to go to this weekend, I think I will try to eat before I go so that I won't be tempted by too much of the wrong foods and just have a small peice of cake (I usually can't say "no" to cake). Well hope your weekend gets off to a great start. Talk to you later.

MJ

Well, I was a little disappointed this week...I only lost one lb, but then again it's a Loss right?? Better than a gain anyday. Just frustrating because I didnt overeat this week, but I drank a few diet cokes and honestly every single time I do, it messes me up as far as the scale. Good thing I dont drink regular coke I guess! Might be even worse. I'll try to do without any diet cokes the next few days and see if it makes a difference on my next weigh-in. It normally does.

Leec, just remember not having a gain is an accomplishment even if there isn't a loss. (I have remind my ownself that too.)

I need to check out the McDonalds DVD's. I just figured they wouldnt be that great. Now I'm anxious to get some and try them out. 15 min would be a good start for me.

MJ, the pills really do suppress my appetite alot. The first 3 days I had a weird feeling, hard to describe. Not anything that made it difficult to function, just different. After the third day, there were no side effects whatsoever. I couldnt even tell I had taken anything except that I'd realize it was up in the afternoon and I hadnt thought about eating lunch yet. I guess the biggest thing I've noticed is they make my mouth dry so I end up drinking more water. That part is good because I'm not a big water drinker although I used to be and want to make it a habit again.

When I lost weight almost 3 yrs ago, I had gotten down to 189. That's the least I've weighed in 15 yrs and I felt sooo good!! My goal was to get to 160 but instead I stopped losing at that point and ending up gaining again. That makes me sick. Right now, I too cannot wait to get to 200.I guess you could call that my mini-goal. I'll feel like I've really done something if I can get to that point.

Well, it's Friday night and both kids are at friends' so dh and I are going to hit the couch and watch TV. Ya'll have a good weekend!

Miki

Good Monday morning to everyone, Well I weighed in this AM and had maintained but I am going to try again tomorrow morning and use that as my official weekly weight because I must have ate something salty yesterday and I am full of fluid today. I couldn't even get my ring on this morning. Other than that I have a real busy day today and need to get moving. It is my day off work but I have a conference call @ 1:00 that I need to do (managers mtg. yuck).

Miki, congrats on the weight loss. One pound is good. I would have taken it this morning. Oh well.

Talk to everyone later.

MJ

Happy Monday girls,

Hope you both had a great weekend. Mine was pretty laid back. We played a lot outside with my daughter.

Miki- A lose is a lose. You are still going in the right direction. I am with you on the Diet Coke. I stopped drinking soda back in February because I'm a sucker for an ice cold Diet Coke. I would drink one after another after another. So I just decided to stop! I'm to the point now that it doesn't even bother me to not drink any soda.

MJ-That is why I have made Tuesday's my weigh in day since I started. I think in the back of my mind I think that I have Monday to get back on track after the weekend. At least you are maintaining for now.
We'll cross our fingers for tomorrow as we both weigh in. I'm not feeling very confident but I'll just have to wait and see.
So was it hot enough for you this weekend? We spent most of the time in my daughters kiddie pool, playing with water balloons and squirt guns. Anything to stay cool.

Talk to you later

Just a quick note! I am down 1 lbs. Better than a gain. I will check in tonight when I have more time. Hope you have a good day.

MJ

Okay girls, I feel like I need a big "cyber kick in the butt". I have been eating horribly, ex. I made a 9x13 pan of brownies 2 nights ago and ate about half of it myself since then (hubby don't like chocolate). I had some friends over tonight and pushed a few servings of it on them to get rid of it. There is still some left and I am going to my mil's tomorrow to meet w/ some other ladies and I will definately be bringing the rest of it there. I am the type of person that if there is a pan of brownies in the house I will wake up in the morning and it will be the first thing I think about (and I will eat one). What is the matter w/ me??? I have been excercising but not enough. I know I need to push it more, I did 1 mile watp b4 work this AM. I don't have to work tomorrow so I should make myself do no less than the 2 mile, really I should make myself do the 3 mile. I think I am very lucky to be losing the small amts. of weight that I am losing and I don't have a good feeling about this weigh in this week. I really need to get on track for this weekend if I want a chance at even just maintaining. Well I know I'm ranting but I feel very out of control right now. Hope everyone else is having a better week.

MJ

Hi all...I'm running late this morning as usual so this will be short and quick. One lb loss again...that brings me down to 212. I really need to start exercising like the rest of you!

MJ, sorry you're in a slump but I can so relate!! Dont get too down about it, just try to get back on track TODAY! I know from experience that it only takes a day or two to get so far off, you can barely get back so dont let that happen! You're always my inspiration so I need you to be on track for me too!! It is so funny how much alike we are sometimes. I made a cake last night! Havent made one in a yr so I've got to make sure I dont mess up with that. I had one piece last night and am trying to forget it's here. (yellow w/choc icing).

Well, hope everyone has a good day but I really gotta hit the shower. I'll try to check back this weekend.

Miki

Miki, Congrats on the weight loss. I have been excercising everyday and trying to watch what I eat (now that I got rid of those damn brownies). But I bought stuff today to make rice crispy treats for a nascar race gathering we are going to tomorrow. At least I'm getting them out of the house. I love to bake and unfortunately I love to eat what I bake. I wish my hubby liked sweets so I could bake and he could scarf it all down like most men, but he doesn't. He has a few divorced friends that come over occassionally and really appreciate a batch of cookies or something. Well I hope your weekend is going good. Talk to you soon.

Leec, Hope everything is ok w/ you. It's nice that it cooled down a bit in MI for this weekend. I have been walking outside a bit.

MJ

Oh yeah Miki I forgot to say that 212 is looking really good on your weight tracker. You are closing in on 200. Keep it up.

MJ

Hi ladies,
I'm still here.

So last week I was just a lurker. Needless to say I had a horrible week last week. Monday was okay but by Tuesday (my weigh in day) I was disappointed to have no loss for the third week in a row.
I was so discouraged and angry with myself. I was so ready to just throw in the towel and give up. No matter what I did and could not get out of this rut. I was crabby all week, work was crazy and I just felt YUCKY all week.
To be honest I was a little embarrased. I totally felt like everyone else was doing so well and I didn't want anyone to be disappointed in me.
Well I'm glad to say that the weekend was fantastic for me. It helped to pick myself up and brush myself off and keep going. I also realized that being part of 3FC and chatting with all of the wonderful people has also helped me. I guess I need to learn to still post, even when things aren't going so well.
So I guess I'm back. I have reset up some of my goals so that they are a little more realistic. I think maybe that was some of the problem. When I started back in February. I got a 2006 calendar and wrote down all of my weight goals for the rest of the year. I was counting on the fact that I would lose 2-2.5 pounds a week. Well I quickly found out that it doesn't work that way.
Well thanks for letting me vent and for being there when I need a pick me up.
So here's to a new start and I'll cross my fingers for tomorrows weigh in.

Have a great Monday!

Talk to you later.

Leec, Don't ever not post because you are embarrassed. Heck I have been on this site since last Thanksgiving and I have only lost 16 lbs. Now that is embarrassing. You are doing really good. Maybe you have hit a little bit of a plateau??? Maybe you just need to change something, like add a different excercise tape or something. My walking buddy went back on 3rd shift so we are back at it again. I am going to meet her 3 days a week again and we will walk 2 - 4 miles (this AM we did 4). I'm hoping I will see a difference w/ this. I'm weighing in on Tuesdays now too, so hopefully we both have a good weigh in (you too Miki).

Well I want to let you guys now that I think my computer is on it's last leg so if you don't see me post for a few days it probably took a crap. I have been holding out to buy one because I don't want to spend the money right now but I think it is going to be inevitable. Yuck. Any suggestions on what to get?? I don't know much about them other than I planned on getting a Dell I think. I'll check in tomorrow if I can.

MJ

Weigh in day and I maintained. Hope everyone else did good.

MJ, WTG at maintaining

I don't know how I did it but I lost 1 pound. Hopefully this plateau is over now. I am having a hard time with the eating part. I think maybe I need to cut my calories again. Grrrr. I already feel like I hardly eat anyting now. Oh well.

Have a great day everyone!

Leek, Great news about the weight loss. How many calories are you eating now? If a calorie decrease doesn't work maybe you should try a small increase. Sometimes making a slight change either way can help. I know on weight watchers when people weren't eating enough they would get stuck in a rut. Are you still excercising twice a day? I did 2 miles outside today and will probably do 1-mile watp tomorrow AM. My walking partner can't go Friday but I think I will do it w/o her or do watp at home. Do you have any plans for the weekend. Nothing big for me, staying close to home, which isn't a bad idea w/ the increase in gas prices. Talk to you soon.

MJ

I am trying to stay at 1500 calories or below. Some days its higher and some days its lower.
No I'm not still working out 2x a day. I am still doing the 2 mile high calorie burn with 3 pound weights every morning and I try and walk outside at least 2x a week. That might be the whole problem. I've just been really busy after work lately. I did order some new workout tapes, I think maybe I just need to change up my routine a bit.
We have a big 4th of July party at a friends house this weekend. Should be a good time. There is a pool there though and I'm kinda nervous about wearing a bathing suit. We'll have to see whether I decide to swim or not.

Miki-Where are you? Are you doing okay. Enquiring minds want to know.

Hope everyone is having a really nice weekend. I had to work Saturday and Sunday but have today and Tuesday off. It is raining and nasty here today but I am getting things done around the house and baking cupcakes to take to a gathering we will probably go to tonight (me and my baking). Actually I am trying to be quite good this weekend so I have a good weigh in tomorrow. I met my friend and we walked 4 miles this am and are doing it tomorrow as well. Well I hope to see everyone here tomorrow for the weekly results. Talk to you soon.

MJ

Hi MJ, WTG on the walking. Keep it up and stay away from the cupcakes.hehe
My weekend was pretty good. Yah the weather was kinda hit or miss but overall it was ok.
I am happy to say that I lost 3 more pounds. yippee:carrot: I don't know how, but I did. I honestly think that when I don't obsese about the whole weight loss thing I actually do better. Hope you had a good weigh in this week.

Okay Miki, We're gonna send out the search party for you.:dunno: Where are you? Hope everything is okay.

Well its a short work week, so its almost the weekend again.

Talk to you later