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Aimee, you may find that eating the little more for a few days will get you to start losing.
Sara, your new house is so cute! I like the way the front door faces to the right; someone must have added the bump-out at some point in the home's history. The kitchen looks nice and big, and look at all those windows. Yay for you! I maintained this week, which is fine after losing 4 last week. I've not been doing too well with eating the last three days; Howie and I have noshed at night and not shown a whole lot of restraint. We did have one marvelously healthy dinner Sunday night, though: charcoal-grilled chicken breast, green beans with red onion and slivered almonds, grilled bell peppers, baked sweet potato with SmartBalance spread, and tomatoes with low-fat cottage cheese. |
Kimberley, leave it to you to take pictures of your food! LOL
Aimee: Don't be too jealous....it will probably not be a big loss this next week. Although it is an average of 2-4 lbs a week, those 6 lb weeks are common in the beginning and then trail off. You are doing GREAT! Don't let that little scale thing get to you! |
Yeah, I pretty much take pictures of everything!
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Whew, day 2 of the new job done! I like it so far--they've thrown me into a few things, so I don't have that initial few days of boredom ("here, read the employee handbook..."), which is really nice. And all the people seem really great so far, and there are a LOT of men in the group (as compared ot my last group that was ALL women and only one poor man!), so I'm hoping there will be less petty drama :dizzy:
Aimee--8 inches is awesome! I would love to lose some inches! Of course, with my luck, I'd lose inches off of like my arms or calves when I really want to lose this darn gut and back fat...if only we could spot-reduce...:devil: Sara--that house is soooo cute! And I am soooo jealous! A co-worker at my old job just bought a townhouse around here (a TOWNHOUSE--as in barely ANY lawn and naighbors ATTACHED on both sides) with 3 bedrooms and a 1-car garage, and it was a bit over $400k (I think list price was $417, and they paid $407). We currently pay $1206 a month on our 2-bedroom apartment, so a real mortgage payment is not in our very near future (ar at least not as long as we live in this area)! :dizzy: I've been better yesterday and today about my food. I've gotten back into tracking stuff in fitday, which is definitely a good habit to get back into. I've been at less than 1500 calories both days, so I feel like I'm finally getting back into the swing of things. OH, and I tried the Atkins brand vanilla shake today--NASTY! :p Of course, I will drink 3 more because I can't handle the idea of throwing out 3 shakes when the 4-pack cost me 5 bucks, but it sure does leave a taste in your mouth that is so appalling you wouldn't want to eat anything else, so I guess it works ;) In fact, it made me drink a whole bottle of water immediately afterwards :D |
I have to tell a story... it goes.. once upon a time a fairly poor girl went into a store and held Manolo Blahnik's in her hand. They were the wrong size, but I still was in awe. 600 dollar shoes, wowsers. I went and tried on cheaper shoes, Kenneth Cole, wow, also a great store. I was looking for sandles and didn't find any good ones, their shoes fit SO nicely, I can't even express. I have a pair at home, HUGE heels, but feel like socks!
Jill - I wish those inches came off my gut area, they came off my legs mostly, my arms a little and my bust. I am EXTREMELY impressed with my new found muscles, love 'em :) Woops, we are off to a bday dinner! TTYL! -Aimee |
Kimberley - after the dinner we had tonight... I don't think it'll help with ANY weight loss attempts. All in the name of Josh's bday.. I'll go for a run/walk thing tomorrow. Work some of it off. I love that you take pics of your food, my family totally does that too, heh. Maintaining is decent after losing 4 pounds! 4 pounds alone is pretty impressive.
Jill - Good to hear about the job! Wow you guys pay lots for rent, eh? Thats the cost of a 2 bedroom overlooking the ocean in Vancouver, well close, I think we paid 1400 for that place. Josh and I now pay 575, yup thats right, we have a tiny 1 bedroom above ground basement suite. We are saving for a condo, it's hard to be able to afford stuff though. Our current neighbourhood wouldn't be high on our list, mostly because townhouses go for 1-2 million. I cannot imagine that! We hope to put enough down so that we have lower morgage payments. It's hard this growing up stuff! So this digital scale stuff, is kinda fun! I mean, I hate knowing I weigh 258, thats pretty depressing, but I enjoy the rest of it! And I guess I never have to worry about getting a better scale and losing weight twice.. AGAIN. Also, an interesting thing, Josh was doing a little calf flexing, so I joined and was completely shocked to see I was pretty buff too! I better get to sleep, I have a big day of recoving from the little eating thing we did today. Goodnight! -Aimee |
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Well, I'm hoping to go into work earlier this morning. It's not even 6am right now, so I hope to be out the door by 6:30 and at work around 7. I tried driving home at about 4:30 yesterday evening, and traffic was AWFUL (though slightly better than Monday evening when I drove home at 5:30), so I'm hoping the earlier I go in, the earlier I get out :cool: |
Hey ya ladies! Have to make this quick since I have a bit of a pile of stuff to do since I was out Monday and Tuesday.
I walked so much these past couple of day I think I almost lost my feet. I did my tour guide duty, ha. We really had a good time. Aimee, if your buffing up than some of those lbs may be muscles. It can be misleading. SJP just had to get foot surgery from wearing MBs so much (I'm such a grandmother! heh heh) Man, Jen, you're kicking butt. I don't think I'm even going to weigh myself this Friday. I don't want to see the results of my chocolate martini among other treats. I didn't go crazy eating, but I didn't try that hard to be healthy. At least it was just 3 days. The new job sounds good, Jill. Good sign that they're already handing you stuff. They guy/gal ratio sounds better to me too. I knew you'd get back into the pattern of eating you want once the job change went through. 8 months doesn't sound that bad for finding a house, Sarah. But I'm sure when you're looking and excited 8 months feels like a very long time. Congrats. More later. |
Phew, I am so tired today, I don't know whats up with that. I don't normally go to bed so late, it was like 2am before I went to bed..
Jill - We faithfully put our money into RRSP's, which are like 401K's I believe, the money gives us more on our taxes, and they changed something in Canada, so now you can use that money, tax free, to pay for your downpayment on a house/condo. You have to pay the money back in a certain time period, I'm not too sure what it is. So not only are we saving for our retirement we are saving for a house as well.. I contribute WAY less than Josh, but I think every little bit counts. And I honestly don't notice that extra 100 bucks a month. My mom was pretty into saving for the future, I guess I caught that bug? heh Marge - WB!! On that scale issue, all I can say is thank god I lost those 10 pounds! It would have been much more frightening! I am back on 100% plan, no more going off for Josh's bday... he can finish his cheesecake by himself!! lol. I'm glad to hear you had fun with your friend, and extremely pleased with all the walking! I think you should hop on the scale to see the "damage", I wonder if there will be any... I better get going, gotta drink some water and prepare for our run! ttyl! -Aimee |
Aimee, we went to hear some live music and who should sit next to us but a couple from Ottawa. We had to wait a couple of hours for the show to start and they were great company. They were in their early 20s and he took her to NYC for a whirlwind birthday present (how sweet is that??). Made me think of you. :)
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Welcome back Marge!
It has been a wild day! My boss has kept me quite busy the last couple of days with extra things that need doing. He just left--thank goodness! I can't complain--he is a great boss that lets me know when I do a good job. I like that. Praise motivates me. |
Jen--I think praise would motivate almost anyone! I wish my new boss would give me some feedback (positive OR negative!). She just gives me something to do, so I do it and send it back to her, and then I don't hear anything else about it :dizzy:
Aimee--yeah, I have a 401k also. I contribute 3% of my pay which doesn't sound like much, but it's almost $140 a month (well, from my last job--it will be more at this job, but still just 3%). I was also contributing 3% to a pension plan, but now that I don't work there, I don't get it, so I'm just going to take the money. I could roll it into my 401k or open an IRA myself, but I'd rather just take the little bit of cash and run for now :devil: Marge--glad to hear you had a good time...PLUS got lots of exercise! ;) |
Morning ladies!
We went to the Chinese buffet last night...NOT a good idea. I had a lot of protein, but no veg and a little bit of sweet stuff. I've asked Alan if we can forego the Chinese buffet for awhile, at least until I get my act together. It is just way too tempting. In spite of last night, I'm only up 1.5 lbs. So I am flushing that stuff right out! |
Hey, all -- Just popping in to say hi. I read your posts, but have to get ready to go camping right now. Howie and I are taking advantage of the nice weather today and tonight, tossing the air mattresses in the van and spending a night at a local campground. See ya!
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I hear you, Jen. I think my boss goes into a panic whenever I'm going to be out of the office (even for a couple of days), then when I come back he has stacks of stuff. I know I couldn't face a Chinese buffet, I love Chinese food. That 1.5 I'm sure is all water weight. Jill, I bet your boss is trying to get a feel for you as an employee before she gets into the swing of things. As a boss, you probably have to be careful about how you phrase any comment to an employee (and let's face it, bosses aren't always the most gracious and tactful people, heh heh).
I had the same experience with the scale, Aimee, when I bought my Tanita. Went up, if I remember right, about 9 or 10 lbs. I felt like crying. I'm so exhausted. I'd better get some rest before I go to Washington in a couple of weeks. I think I'm going to miss the cherry blossoms unfortunately. I think they're blooming there now, aren't they, Jill? We have some daffodils coming up in the backyard today, very cheerful. I love the spring. |
Hey Gals!
Jen - Chinese food is evil, heh.. I find Thai food to be WAY too good. I should look up the calories in those kinds of foods, Josh wants to go for thai food again tonight. It's too addicting, eek! Jill - investments are good! In Canada we had a pension plan, and they say it's going to be gone by the time Josh and I retire.. so we are trying to plan ahead. Hopefully it'll work out and we can retire early! heh.. Marge - When are you going to Washington? I keep forgetting that! My brain seems to have shut down.. I'm gonna go recharge.. I'll ttyl! -Aimee |
hmm...maybe my new boss is reading my posts :devil: I sent her something today, and within 10 minutes, she replied with an email about what wonderful interpretations I had made :D
I got a lot done today--almost NO down time at all, and almost even had to work late! I am LOVING this not being bored thing! |
Jill - good to hear you got some feedback, it's nice to get some praises from the people above us! I like a little downtown personally, it fuels me to work harder.. altho retail is slightly diff I bet..
I am having a lazy day, after a 61 min walk this morning I came home, had breakfast, watched some recorded tv, and FELL ASLEEP! Not totally a bad thing, if my body needed it, then it needed it. But I'm up, having a little snack and back to doing weights after 2 days off. I'm hoping it'll be like the fitness thing, I took a day off and came back stronger than ever! -Aimee |
Yeah Jill...but we miss seeing you post more frequently! Maybe you can get just a LEEEETLE bored!
Kimberley: have fun! Aimee: Sounds like you are getting motivated for exercise! I wish I was...:( |
Jen - exercise has been easy enough for me lately, it's this dieting crap I'm having issues with. I'm sure it'll be a little bit easier without Josh here, he's on vacation and him and my bro have been eating out like it's no one's business! I got on the scale this morning and it said I was UP a pound! I don't know how thats possible with 1.5 hours of exercise yesterday!
Enough complaining on my part, I am likely up the weight because I ate something bad yesterday and spent the rest of the day ill. I bet I am retaining water or something nasty from that little experience. It was so gross, I ate this seemly normal snack we picked up from a deli, and I think the mayo had gone bad perhaps.. it smelled fine. within 1 hour I was in stomach pain agony with some barfy feelings too. On to better things! It's sunny and beautiful here! I am almost looking forward to the run so I can spend more time outside, heh. I never thought I'd hear myself say something like that... I am off to finish breakfast.. ttyl! Oh and.. come out everyone!!!! -Aimee |
Ho, boy, it's APRIL 1st, and that's no practical joke!
Here's the link to the new April thread. See ya all there. PS this thread started on page 13, which is my lucky number, maybe that's a good sign for April! |
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