Sorry I took awhile getting back with you!! I had the hardest time finding our thread :O( Wonder what's up with that?!?!
I did o.k. this weekend.. I did inuldge in some no-no foods but I kept my portions small enough that I'm hoping I didn't do any damage.. My weight isn't moving yet, kinda depressing...I've never tried to lose pounds this way before, I usually do a liquid diet or stick to 1200 calories a day.. But since I always gain back a large portion of my losses, I "think" I've my learned my lesson!! I'm finding it difficult not to slip back into my old routine though. I keep feeling as though I'm eating to much or not getting enough exercise.. This potion control is gonna take some getting used to for me.. I keep telling myself; I don't have to starve/exercise like a madwoman to lose some weight..
I exercise at PickUpThePace.. It's circuit training like at Curves.. It's open 24/7 so I never have any reason not get my workouts done!!
Congrats Regina on your loss :O) Don't ya feel great!?!?!
Have a great day girls'...

It sounds like you're really doing this weight loss thing better this time around. It is easier to do fad diets because the results are quick and they have the added bonus of an end. But really a lifestyle change is the only way to make a permanent change because, well it's permenant.
Last night I watched a new workout video. I would be disappointed because I just sat there and watched it and didn't do it, but I'm not. At least I fiinally took the shrink wrap off and put it in the DVD player. That's a step in the right direction.
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Well today was a little hard for me as I was hungry at around 2:00 today. I ate my lunch, but my routine was thrown out of whack. We had an 8:00 meeting and I normally do not start eating my breakfast until about 8:45-9:00. So needless to say my whole day was off. I did stay within my point range but being hungry is no joke. I drank my water for the day but overall I am happy that I didn't fall off the wagon. I just need to plan accordingly for instances like this.

So how is everyone doing? Good I hope.
Crystal did you already start WW? I wasn't sure. Nicky I am glad your visit with your parents was a nice one. It's always good seeing family you know.

Well let me get my butt off of here and start foling some clothes, nice huh. I;ll catch up with you all tomorrow. Have a good night.

Hello, well tomorrow is another weigh in for me, keep your fingers crossed. I am thinking it might be about 1 1/2 lbs. Regardless every little bit helps you know. Right now I am dying my hair, nice huh! The things women go through to look beautiful....LOL!!! I just wanted to check in and see how everyone's week went. So when do you all do your weigh ins at home?

How are the mini goals doing? The only one I am struggling with is the whole exercise bit, I intend to get on it. Well let me go it's time to take this stuff out of my hair. I'll be here tomorrow.

Sorry, things have been crazy at work and I haven't been able to check in. But I haven't forgotten about y'all. I've actually been thinking about you alot! Anyway, I hope things are going well.

Regina, How did your weigh in go? I hope it was as good as or better than expected. I do my weigh ins at home, although I haven't really been weighing much recently because I feel like I'm not doing well enough to lose and I'd rather not depress myself with a bad weigh in.

I'm struggling with my goals. The water is hard as usual. I generally drink water so it's not the taste (or lack thereof) that I have a problem with. It's the accessibility during work hours. The exercise has been non-existant. But I have done well with eating fruits and vegetables. Although I've also eaten a lot of non fruits and vegetables so I don't know how good it's been for me.

Hello,

I just wanted to check in real quick to let you all know I am still out there. I will be going into further conversation with you all later this evening. I am heading out the door to go to work and wanted you all to know I was thinking of you.

Later!

Hi girls... Sorry it took me a few days to get back in touch!! I've been up and down with the flu for the last few days,, now my kids got my bug :O(
I've done fairly well considering my lack of energy... My weight is slowly going down.. That feels great!! I don't thinner yet, it's to soon I know, but I do feel less bloated :O) So I guess I'm doing something right.. Now if I can just stick with it this time around!!
I haven't joined WW yet, I've been putting all my extra money aside for Christmas.. Maybe after the holidays when money isn't an issue :O)
Hope you both have a great day...Crystal

Hey Everybody! Things at work have been really busy. Plus I'm trying yet another new medication so I've been really tired and haven't had the energy to come in early to do my "computer time". But here I am today. Overall, I think I'm doing well. I'm doing much better with the water, as my bathroom visits can attest to. And the fruits and vegetables are no trouble for me. Las night I made a pork stir fry with a chopped veggie salad. The chopped salad is diced zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onion mixed in a bowl and tossed with vinegar (I used pear infused balsamic) and a tiny bit of extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. It's a recipe from my dad and all of the vegetables (except the onion) came from his garden. It was quite a treat. The exercise hasn't been going well, but I'm chalking that up to new medication sedation. I did do some ab workouts when I couldn't sleep one night. I guess if I got it all right in the beginning there wouldn't be anything to work on.
Thanks for checking in, Regina. I hope all is well with you. How's the soccer going?
Crystal, I hope you and your kids are feeling better soon. It really sounds like things are going better for you this time as far as your diet goes. That's great. Keep up the positive attitude and you should have little trouble sticking with it. Who know's, maybe you'll be able to do it withouth WW.
Well, have a great day!!!

Hey there :O) Thought I'd check in and see how everyone's weekend is going so far?? Mine isn't going bad, we're recovering from our flu bug,, just kinda hangin aroung the house catching up on some chores and watching Curious George with my kids'.. I hope everyone is doing well :O) Talk later girls'...

Well I am finally checking in. I know it has been a while and trust me I needed some advice earlier in the week but felt so ashamed and disappointed in myself that I didn't want to bring anyone else down with me.

How many times does one keep falling on their faces when it comes to losing weight? I swear I hate emotions and feelings because when things are going bad for me I tend to resort to food like that is going to make me feel better and all it does is make me feel worse.

This past week has been totally non WW to the max. I just wish I could stay on track for longer than 2 weeks you know. I am only hurting myself. My life is really in a mess right now and I am trying to pick myself up and focus on me for a change. I am so concerned about everyone else that I am neglecting me. I want to get to the point where my issues no longer take control of my will power. Maybe I was just meant to stay fat.

Hey Regina.. Don't be so hard on yourself!! Remember, we're all only human...we all screw up...sometimes alot... You sounded so much like me right now it's actually kind of comforting to know I'm not the only one who battles with my eating issues.. I've never had a problem ignoring my stomach hunger, but I can never ignore my brain hunger or my heart hunger!! I'm such an emotional, stress, anger, premenstrual, lonely, bored eater!! Whatever the emotional crisis or mood, I feed my face to get through it... It doesn't solve anything other than temporary relief. I've found alot of encouragement and helpful advice from these books I borrowed from a friend, they really opened my eyes to my own damaging behaviors and given me simple ways to end the self destructive patterns..
Life is hard,Food is easy..written by Linda Spangler
Breaking the fat pattern..written by Charles Stuart Platkin
I hope you'll look into these books, maybe they're available through your local library??

Hi guys! This has to be quick, but I wanted to check in. I was sick, then my daughter was sick, and now I'm really busy at work. But I've been thinking about y'all.
Regina, don't beat yourself up. Just pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and try again. Please don't feel like you can't come to us because you don't want to bring everybody down. After all, aren't we here for support?!? That's why we come here - to help each other and to get help.
Well, I hope things are going well and I"ll try to check in soon.

Hello Crystal and Nicki-

First off let me say thank you for the support. I am doing a little better and I know I will get through this, I always do. I did what you all said and brushed myself off and got back on the wagon on Monday with my eating. So far so good. I just need to take it one day at a time. I am thinking positive thoughts to get me through the day. Thanks again. I'll check in later tonight.

I'm glad to hear that you're doing better, Regina . Work is still insanely busy , but I think I'm getting used to it now so it's starting to feel more normal. One of the girls that helps me out is going to be out next week so we'll see how it goes

I'm getting pretty frustrated with the eating. I have been trying to eat really well, but I'm seeing no results at all. My clothes fit exactly the same and the scale (when I dare get on) isn't budging. I'm sure I need to add exercise, but I can't find the time for it (or the motivation).

How's it going with the goals? I'm drinking more water (probably still not enough, but I do what I can), definately getting my veggies, and still down on the exercise. One and a half out of three, is that glass half empty or half full?

Hi... Nicki, maybe you've hit a plateu?? Try mixing things up in your diet, see if that helps any...Good luck, and don't give up!!
Hi Regina, It's good to see your feeling like your old self again!! Gaining the weight was a heck of a lot easier than taking it off!! But we can do this, just take one step at a time :O)