:( Debbie, stay away from that scale. To be blunt that was riduculous weighing yourself that much. Did you just feel like beating yourself up. And not eating breakfast. Very bad girl. If you want my personal 2 cents, reset yourself and deal with the fact that you have gotten as big as you have. Own it and move on. Tough love.

Michelle, thanks for the article. Very interesting. Sorry, dreading going back to work but don't let it ruin your achievments personally. The best revenge is a skinny revenge and remaining with your self esteem in tack.

We had a pretty good weekend and I have been very good. I worked out Saturday and today and have really watched what I have eaten. I feel like I beat Aunt Flo. PMS was under control. I made cupcakes for a function at my son's daycare and I only tried 1 just to make sure it was o.k. Chocolate with a meriange frosting, yummy, sinful and not on my list of foods. I often find that if I bake something or cook something I am less likely to overindulge. I think I become full on the smell of it.

I did horrible in the water department again. I just don't know what it is about weekends but great in the veggie department:carrot: .

Only 4 pounds to go fr my holiday Goal.!!!!!

Lori, How was your son's birthday party?

I saw this thread on the success board and thought the question was interesting.

Once you make your goal weight who would you really like to see for revenge in your face purposes?:devil:

I want to see the other very skinny bridesmaids that were in the same wedding I was in this fall. I felt a little looked down on part me part them so I can't wait for my girlfriend to be preggers and have a shower and return 50 pounds lighter. She went off birthcontrol before the wedding so I could have as little time as late spring. :crossed:

Amanda

Good Morning. Quickie post, I'm heading to the shower. I did workout this morning, my shoulders are sore now. I hope everyone has a great Monday!

Having a good day? I have drank enough water and gree tea to float the 6th fleet. Mentally trying to arrange everything in my head for my son's birthday party on Sunday. I need to do most of the buying on Thursday/Friday (payday) so I need to have my ducks in a row so I can run around like a crazy woman starting Thursday.

Michelle, how has your day back at work been? I hope event free.

Time for roll call again :drill:
Where is our Texas dog mama
or our Scot turned Spaniard
or our Nutritionist Mama
or our Nurse to be
Come on out ladies!!!!!!

Amanda

Today was good, I really do like my job most of the time. Things are a bit uncomfortable so I think I will have to take some other steps to deal with the situation, but we'll see? So far so good food wise, it's a low calorie day for me today. I don't think I could sink the 6th fleet with my water consumption, but it's good too.

Finally!!!
 

Okay ladies, I am finally back. School is over for a couple of weeks, and the birthday party is over as well.

So first the party. Yes I am crazy!!! We had 25 kindergartenders in our house along with just as many adults. We fingerprinted them, made CSI badges, had a police officer arrest our jewel theif, had surveillance video of the crime, gave them a tour of the police car and a little talk on strangers, and made child ID forms. We had sooooooo much fun!!!! The kids had a great time and it wasn't really to bad. A little noisy but what do you expect? We feed everyone and the only glitch was the cameras. They were not working properly and I totally overlooked getting them set up before the party. So, I don't have as many pictures as I would like. Oh well. DS had a fingerprint cake and then we made little finger sandwiches and fruit and veggies and mango salsa with chips. I LOVE mango salsa!!!!

So, now is the time to really kick my fitness plan into action!! I WILL be online more now that finals are over. I think that I may try and get to the healthplex and work out there. They are offering a free fitness assessment this month so I will definately take advantage of that!

Amanda That body thing is way to accurate!!!! Of course I will look dang good once I am so much lighter!!!!

Well girls, I must get to work! Talk to you later

Chelle, his birthday party sounds so cute. We are doing a snowman theme, nothing too crazy. I don't want to overwhelm him. When his little friend turned one they had a crazy amount of people and Charlie was a bit shell shocked by everything. I don't want him to get freaked out by everyone staring at him.

Not much going on here. I got a breakfast bagel andwhich and made my friend split it with me instead of eating the whole thing myself. I had to resort to a diet soda to get things going. Teething is kicking my ***. NordicTrack, ab, arms and stretching tonight.

Amanda

Chelle- The party sounds like fun! I'm glad you are getting your fitness plan into action too!

Amanda- Sorry about the teething!

I'm off to work in a little bit, and then this afternoon I must finish up costume stuff, then we have rehearsal tonight.

Hiya.... new person here.... now don't all run away *grins*

Today started out excellant, I didn't go to starbucks and get my mocha! YAY! I WAS only going to eat 2 lowfat waffles (120 calories total) but my son didn't eat his and I have this thing about throwing away food so I ate one more waffle. Hmmm could be why I weight what I do? LOL anyways, 180 calories for breakfast beats my normal 340 at Starbucks so its all good!

I'm going to try to exercise today....riiiiiiiight <---laughs at myself.

So how is everybody today? Its cold outside! *whines*

Oh... I really have to start drinking more water! I only had one sports bottle yesterday, I used to love water and would drink too much... wonder when that changed?

man, I gotta stop rambling.

:Welcome: Lissa68, where in Virginia are you? I am in Richmond. Were you born in 68 because my sister named Melissa was also born in 68.

To get on track, I think the key is little steps so no Starbucks a 3 low calorie waffles is a great little step. I have found staying in the 1500-1600 calorie per day range has limited my bingeing and kept me losing weight each week.

Don't accept excuses from yourself about not excersizing. That is what I did. That is why I have such a huge a** now. The funny thing is... It works. Not making excuses and getting off your behind makes your behind smaller. Go figure. Sorry, if I offend but I am here to give and get support and to come to terms with the truth about my fatness.

So ramble on, chances are we have all had the same thoughts.

Chelle, I played with that thing for 30 minutes looking at the stages of me at all weights.

Amanda

Hi everyone,

My name is Lisa and I'm also a newbie, like Lissa.

I also live in VA. Small world.

I also wondered how bad the Starbucks thing is. I've become addicted to the Peppermint Hot Chocolate, but stopped and only have one like once a week as I realized it's probably not good for you.

Lisa :dizzy:

:welcome3: Lisa,

my sister turned me on to the pumpkin and gingerbread lattes but also clued me into asking for skim milk and only 1 pump. I only get one once in a while. I love the Peppermint Coco. I am not big on drinking calories. I don't like to drink (alcohol) unless it is champagne and can stay away from juice, Coke and the like. But I do love fresh brewed Sweet Tea. I have taken to asking for half and half at restaurants and only if it is fresh brewed. I hate the stuff that comes out of the fountain.

Again, welcome, I am addicted

Amanda

HI Ladies!!

Michelle- I hope things get better at work. We spend so much time at work (well, I used to) that its horrible if we're not happy there.

Chelle- It sounds like the party was a blast! I'm sure the kids had a wonderful time!!

:welcome3: Lissa and Lisa!!

Lissa- I don't eat a huge breakfast either. Usually just a bowl of cereal and then a piece of fruit for a midmorning snack.

Amanda- those lattes sound yummy!! Luckily for me, I don't live near a starbucks!!


Today is my 31st birthday!!! My Dh got me an Ipod Nano. Pretty excited about it since we normally don't exchange gifts anymore. We figure if we want something we should just buy it rather than waiting for someone else to get it for us. We had a pretty busy weekend. Saturday the kids and I went swimming then we drove to Syracuse to go to Toys R Us to do the Christmas shopping for my niece and nephews. Then we went to Chuck e cheeses and then to the Airport to pick up Dh. He was in California for the week enjoying warm weather while I was here braving the snow and frigid temps. It's going to be -20 tonight, i haven't had a cold winter since leaving NY 8 years ago. Sunday we worked on the basement and yesterday I went to the gym and back to Toys r Us to finish the Christmas shopping for my little ones.

I didn't go to the gym today. With it being so cold, I just didn't feel in the mood to swim. Tomorrow I'll go and do the treadmill and elliptical. Dh bought me an ice cream cake home tonight for dessert. I didn't do so well calorie wise today, but its my birthday and it only comes around once a year.

My WI was on Sunday and I didn't lose anything last week or gain. I'm not upset about it since the previous week I lost 8 pounds. I am hoping for a loss this week, though. I get to buy a new pair of running shoes when I reach 165.

Hope everyone is having a good week!!

:welcome: Lissa! Did you drink your water yesterday? :drill: Also STOP eating your son's food. It is ok to just throw it away!

:welcome3: Lisa! Starbucks seems to be a theme for everyone. :coffee2: I get a tall sugar free vanilla non fat latte every afternoon after school. It's my afternoon snack.

Lori- Happy Birthday, sorry I'm a little late! Your weekend does sound busy! :coach: Now back to being op today!

Good Morning! Rehearsal didn't get over until 10:45, which put us home at around 11:30pm, so I'm a little groggy. :yawn: Tonight and tomorrow should not be as late, since we will start getting through the show faster. All of our performances are sold out!!!!

Today is a whole staff breakfast potluck, and our department is having it's own lunch potluck. I'm going to totally avoid the staff room, to keep myself away from the breakfast treats, and I'm packing my own lunch still.

Have a fit and fabulous op day everyone! :cheer: Get your water in!

Good afternoon everyone,

It's funny that everyone likes Starbucks. I don't drink coffee, but I love me some hot chocolate!! LOL!

Thanks for the warm welcomes. :hug:

I hope everyone is doing well. I can't believe it's 11 days until Christmas. I'm so not ready yet!!!

I'm going to the gym shortly (wish me luck!!).

Lisa :carrot:

P.S. Happy 31st b-day Lori!!

:D

:woo:

Thanks Michelle for yelling at me ;) ! Sometimes, when I slip, its hard to get back OP. I've been good all day today, nights are usually hardest for me, but I bought some diet hot cocoa and some juicy clementines so hopefully I'll be good!

Lisa- I'm not a big fan of coffee either, but I do love Starbuck's iced coffees, YUMMY!!

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes!! I still have ice cream cake left over but I'm trying to stay strong!! Hoping the kids and DH will finish it off tonight.

I went to the gym today and burned 300 calories on the treadmil!! I'm almost through my 5k program. I'm just not sure how I'm going to continue while on Christmas holiday. I also did the elliptical today. While my two DSs were in Day Care at the YMCA my son's boots were taken by accident. The funny thing is that my son wears a size 9 and the boots that were left ( that look just like my son's) were a size 11! I can just imagine the dad trying to squeeze his son's feet into those boots!! I'm hoping they drop my DS's boots off tomorrow, he looks so silly wearing those big boots!

Then- after the gym, I saw a car accident. This moron ran the red light and hit the car right next to me. If I didn't look to make sure the road was clear when the light turned green, it could have been us!! I felt so bad for the lady. I called the police and hung around with her until the police came. I let her use my phone to call her hubby and gave her my name and number in case she needed a witness. I already talked to her insurance company and the police department this afternoon, so I hope everything works out for her.

Hope everyone is having a good day!!

I made it through the staff parties without having any treats. Now I just have to feed the children and get to rehearsal.

Great Job Michelle!! I can't say that I have been so good, I had a small piece of the ice cream cake!! When is the play?

Opening night is Friday. Tonight was dress rehearsal, tomorrow is full dress, which means make-up too. It's almost MIDNIGHT, I must get to bed!

Lori, through out rest of the cake. I did that with some cupcakes on Tuesday. I felt a little guilty at first then relieved. I know when it is your own birthday cake it is hard or offer it up to some neighbors.

Teething monster is still at our house so I am lagging behind today. I am determined to get in my workout tonight. :goodscale:weigh-in is tomorrow.

Amanda

Good Morning! I'm down 1 pound this week, and since it is TOM I'll definetly take what I can get! Also that 1 pound moves me out of the obese category and into the merely overweight. Hurray!

I updated our group ticker.

Great job Michelle on the 1lb loss!! :dancer:

How is everyone's day going?

Amanda- Is the teething monster still at your house?

Lori- Diet Hot Cocoa is a savior for chocolate cravings!

Tell me about it Michelle!! I throw some marshmallows on the cocoa and it definitely hits the spot when I'm craving chocolate or something sweet!! You must be getting pretty excited about the play!! How long is the play going to run?

We have one performance Friday night, 3 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday, Monday night, Tuesday night, and then performances the Thursday and Friday after Christmas. So I may not be on much between now and next Wednesday!

:cheer: way to go Michelle. Your foot is firmly into Onderland.

My on the other hand.............
My scale is the devil!!!!!!!!!!!:devil: So, I was inspired to peek, on day ahead of time and what wonderful gift did I receive, 183, 1 pound down, right on target but this morning (official day) up to 185. 2 pounds up!!!!!!!!!!!What the f***. I do feel really bloated today. We had Thai food last night and I think I am retaining water. My wedding ring is usually dangerously lose on my finger and it is not going past my knuckle today. I was supposed to NordicTrack it last night when we got home but I was soooooo tired that I fell asleep with the teething monster and did not get to it. I bet if I had worked the salt through my system I would have been fine this morning. Excuses, excuses. I just have to be more vigilent.

I have to admit I almost lied to you gals and went with yesterday's number but a part of this is being honest with myself and excepting my weight and not lying about it or denying it.

It is our turn for the birthday party this weekend. A very small party has kind of exploded. But I did let go am letting firend and family bring nipples. I am baking the cake and a few other things but I am letting my mom , sister and 2 friends bring stuff as well. Great thing about a Christmas Baby is that your house is already decorated. We are doing a snowman theme. It snowed the day we went to the hospital.

So my weekend should be crazy but the upside is I am off from work for 2 weeks after today so lots of time to recover.

Sorry, I could not contribute to the ticker going down. I don't think I'll reach my goal by next Sunday without a Christmas miracle but my original goal was 184 so I think I just got 4 pounds of cockiness trhown back in my face.

Amanda

Amanda- Those 2 pounds are more than likely water retention. Have fun with the birthday party. A snowman theme sounds so cute!

Amanda- there was probably a lot of sodium in the thai food-i'm sure the two pounds are from water retention. Don't beat yourself up!! Great job being honest with yourself!!!

I peeked at the scale this morning and it said i was down three pounds, after a second of pure joy, i realized the scale was partially sitting on one on my DS's toys. WI isn't officially until Sunday, so we'll see!

Last night, I was down in the basement wrapping the kids Christmas presents and the basement started leaking. I've been on the phone all morning trying to get it remedied!!

Newbie looking for support: my story
 

Hi. I am 30-something (37 actually) and have well over 30 to lose. My goal is to lose 66 lbs to get to 132. I'm 5'6. I could really use the support of this board.

I find myself hiding out at home because I don't want to be seen. I am skipping social functions. I won't go to cocktail parties with my husband, for example because I have nothing to wear and look terrible anyway. I have 2 pairs of pants in my closet that still fit and a whole bunch that are too small!

Here is my story shortened: I have had a weight problem since about 5 years of age. I lost a bunch of weight right before I went into high school ( by taking diet pills and starving myself I reached about 120) then slowly gained it back right after graduation. I got to 197 lbs and slowly lost before going away to college - getting to about 150 lbs.

I managed to keep my weight under control throughout college - wasn't by any means skinny but too fat at around 150 lbs.

Now I am married, have a 2 year old and find myself weighing in between 197 and 200 lbs. We want to start trying for another child but my husband and I agree I need to get this weight off.

I've been trying to lose this weight for several years now with starts and failures on a weekly basis. I am a big time stress and boredom eater. I've tried many diets but now I am just going to the old fashioned count calories and daily exercise approach. I am aiming for 1200 - 1400 calories a day, loosly following south beach. I am also weighing in with my husband every Wednesday morning. I suggested this. I think it will help me stay on track. The first week I lost 3 lbs but I did some Christmas baking (for Christmas gifts) and put on about 3, so I have to lose it (plus another 2) by this Wednesday or else!

Sorry this posting was so long. I look forward to joining your group and the support that will come with it. Also, If anyone has a story that sounds like mine and wants to commit to being a weight loss buddy, that would be great!

Melly

:welcome2: Melly!!! You'll find great support here. I don't think diets are key to losing weight, I personally think that it has to be a lifestyle change. It's great that you have a supportive husband. My dh suggested we get Sbarros' pizza last night and I caved. But I don't feel too bad because I was good all day yesterday and I didn't over indulge, just had one slice. I just finished baking cookies with the kids and ate one just to be sure they were okay. Hopefully I won't be tempted to eat more. I also plan to do some baking this weekend for gifts, so hopefully I'll be able to stay OP. So, welcome to the group!!

Amanda- I was thinking about your 2lbs, and I've been there. I think its impossible to gain 2lbs in a day. I think you would have to consume about 7000 calories!! And unless you ate the waiter who served you the thai food, you should be okay!

Our insurance informed us the basement flooding is not covered in our policy. Just great!!

Thanks!
 

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I just want to reset my day. I ate almost 1/2 can of frosting and some chocolate mints while my 2 year old took her nap! I feel so awful. Why can't I just stay on the straight and narrow? Does it sound like I should join an eating disorders board instead?

Melly, sounds to me like your just human. We all have those days when we can't control our cravings. You know how awful you felt after you ate it? Remember that feeling the next time you want to cave in to one of your urges. What's the saying? "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels."

Big :hug: and a :welcome3: to Melly,

You have found the right group, we will support you as long as you support yourself. Besides the weird water weight for today I have lost 10.5 pounds since the beginning of November. I know the other gals can chime in but some things that have helped me:

Journaling on fitday.com:it tallies up my calories and keeps me on track during the day so by the time my witching hour comes 3:30-7:00 I know excatly how much I have to go

Waterharder than you think to get in all the oz your are supposed to

Eating frequentlyI eat something every few hours. Not chips or cookies but nuts, cheese, wheatthins for in between

ExcersizingGo figure it works, helps my mood got rid of the little bump under my bra and my saddle bags are not so baggy

Using the brain that God gave me I am a smart gal I know what to do I just needed my brain to shout over my stomach and heart

Not giving into my failures

Being honest with myself and othershence admiting that the scale had traveled the wrong way (I know ladies, it is water but......Oh and I did eat the little Thai waiter:lol: )

Talking with these great gals

Amanda

Thanks for the encouragement and suggestions. I did use fitday but got something just like it for my handheld. I enter everything faithfully (unless I go way off and do what I did today with the frosting!).

Another thing I have is a goal chart hanging in my bathroom. It has the following daily goals: cardio, lifting, household task (cleaning one thing -- something i dread is cleaning the house but it keeps me busy and helps me feel better), and eating plan. I highlight in pink each one of these goals each day when I have accopmlished them. The goal is to have most of the sheet of paper pink at the end of the month.

Lori, I am so sorry about your basement. Most insurance only covers water damage from above not rising water from below. My question to them is didn't the water start from above in the first place. Did you get hammered in that ice/snow storm? For some weird reason Richmond didn't but it looks like we may on Sunday (Oliver's birthday Party)

Running around today and baking the birthday cake. I will carry my water everywhere and start out the day with a good breakfast so I don't later binge on frosting by "testing". Although, I am much more a salt freak than a sweet freak.

Have a great day,
Amanda

:welcome3: Melly! Glad you joined us!

Amanda- Good luck with the birthday cake. It's the batter that is my weakness!

Opening night of Beauty and the Beast went ok, now to just get through the three shows today, and stay op. I've got to get some cleaning and laundry done this am before we head to the theater.

Hi, I'm new!
 

Hello,

My name is Nancy --- Amanda suggested that I come here, and I am so glad that she did! The support is awesome:D

My story is I was anorexic in high school/college, then I got married became happy and a mommy and the weight piled on. I have been hesitant to go gangbusters with any diet/excercise plan for fear that I would turn anarexic again. Or maybe that is an excuse I've been telling myself. At any rate, I need to lose 30+ lbs not only for myself but also (and perhaps more importantly) to role model for my dds the proper way to live. I don't want them to go thru life battling their weight. I want them to view eating healthfully and excercising is as normal as breathing. In other words, I want them to be the opposite of me --- at least in this one aspect:dizzy:

So, I have 4 children 3 dds 12, 9, 4 and 1 ds 2 . I've been married almost 14 years to a supportive man who doesn't berate me for my weight. (although I suspect that he no longer finds me as attractive as when I was thin, not that I blame him. There is more to that in my infinatly more depressing post in the support forum). I feel so much more positive, that I can really do this! While reading the previous posts, it made me feel good to read the progress you girls are making, but also that it IS hard! Yet you guys do it! Maybe I can do it too.

Nancy

Yeah Nancy :cheer: I am glad you joined us. You can do it. I didn't think I could either but I am doing it. Slow and steady is my mantra along with get off your *** Amanda!!!!!:lol:

Well, ladies I know I shouldn't have but I got back on the scale this morning and it was down to 183. I knew it was just water (and the Thai waiter) but I needed the reassurance before I hit the cake batter.

I am getting everything together nicely so I had a minute to post and welcome Nancy.

We need to think of a challenge for next week. Maybe just surviving the week before Christmas.

Michelle, I hope the play is going well. Whata great thing to do with your kids.

Amanda