hey all,
sorry i missed yesterday and sunday, it was crazy. the Jeep had break issues and was broken down 30 miles from home, which messed with the rest of the day's schedule: so no internet and no exercise for me yesterday. But everything's better now.
My 3 challenges are:
1. remember the daily multivitamin.
2. get on the tredmill everyday for an extra 10-15 min.
3. drink 3 cups of green tea daily.
hope y'all are doin well.
amanda

Norma - I'm glad that the arrival of your scale brought happy news! There's nothing better than expecting a higher number than what it gives you. I thought I was going to be down 2 pounds, but when I stepped on the scale and say 3.5 gone I did a happy little dance around my kitchen. Most it was just me waddling around.

Amanda - I'm sorry to hear about your Jeep. Cars can be such a pain when they break down or won't work properly. And so expensive too! I always cringe when I have to take mine to a repair shop.

I've been making this oddball potato soup that is only 200 calories for part of my dinner in the evenings. I microwave a potato, remove the skin, chop it up into little pieces, and add about 3/4 cup of skim milk. It takes very good and fills me up, but whenever anyone sees me make it, I get the weirdo look. It's like some hybrid of mashed potatoes and soup. Has anyone else tried this? I highly recommend it for a quick dinner idea.

Hello everyone!

I wanted to let you guys know that I didn't abandon you guys. My computer is down at home and so I don't have access. I am at work right now and not really suppose to use this computer, but I wanted to check in with you guys! Everyone's goals look great! I am so happy to see everyone challenging themselves.

Well, I hope that my computer is operational soon and I will be seeing ya!

Ciao!

Elycia

Gail:The potato soup sounds good. I think the simpliest recipes are the best. Don't put down your victory dance! I'd dance around the kitchen too if I had a 3.5 lb loss between weighings. Have you seen those big guys at the end zone doing their funky dance after a touchdown? These guys don't care how they look, they are just very, very happy. You go girl!
Norma

U2 girl, I thought I'd barge in here and say HI to you all the ladies. Gail good job on the weightloss. thats really good.

Hello ladies... I feel like I have been gone for for days. School keeps me so busy. However, I think I really like doing pediatrics It is just something special about holding infants again Oh well ladies I am off to go and cook and clean for the kids... i will try to check in tommorow. I hope everyone is doing great staying OP

How is everyone today? I've been able to keep of all three of my personal challenges I made earlier this week, so I guess I'm doing fairly well. I've finally got my 2 mile walk to about 45 minutes. I have a chihuahua/? mix dog and he loves to smell everything on the earth, so he slows me down a bit when walking. However, I figured that I'm walking about 2.5 miles an hour.

Elycia - Good luck with the computer problems. It can be such a pain, and we rely on our computers so much that it's distressing when one bites the dust. I hope you can get it up and running without too much hassle.

Hello everyone! My computer is working! Awesome! Like you said Gail, isn't it something how much we rely on our computers. When it is gone, you really see.

Gail, good job on succeeding with your personal challenges. You are doing so good and that is so encouraging. It is very nice to be working alongside others that are determined and working hard. That is excellent. Keep up the good work! 3.5 lbs!!! OMG, you RAWK!!! That is AWESOME! You are working so hard and it is paying off. That is wonderful. Keep doing what you are doing because it is definitely working for you.

SAHM, how are you doing with those personal challenges? I would love to hear. Those are really good challenges. It's amazing how hard it can be to eat breakfast sometimes. Here we are trying to lose weight, but don't eat breakfast. It's a wonderful step in the right direction, so keep at it and you will reach your goals. It may take a little longer than we would like, but it will happen.

Norma, I am sorry about the scale, but you know that I am right there with you. You've already let us know at the outset that your weight loss will be slow, so you recognize that and that is a good thing. You are making healthier choices and that is the most important thing. Those changes are going to make a happier and healthier you in the long run, so try your best to stick with it. The temptation may be there to just throw in the towel and concede that you will not lose weight. If you get a chance go back a few posts and look at my last Pump Talk! Giving up is not an option for you Norma. You are doing wonderful things for yourself and not only will it pay off in the future, it is paying off now. Your body thanks you everyday for the positive changes and choices that you are making. Please don't give up! You will reach your goals. I am happy to hear that the new scale came and lifted your spirts. However, if you are feeling down, definitely post. That way we can all chime in and support you. Don't give up, Norma.

Amanda, sorry that you were having such a tough time. I tell ya, 1 thing can happen and it can just throw your whole day out of whack! Great goals that you have and so happy to see that you didn't let those obstacles get you off track. That is the most important thing, right? Not letting any obstacles stand in your weigh of a happier healthier you. Each of us are worth being happier and healthier, but I think sometimes we just forget that or life keeps us so busy that we feel we can't. Anyways, great job and so glad to hear your success.

Trish, hey Trish, howya doin'? Last time I talked to you, you were losing and that is wonderful. Pop in anytime you like and tell us of your successes or just to say Hi. Good to see ya!

Hi Kenya. I see you made your goal. I can't believe you didn't come and BROADCAST it! Well, you know you could have and should have. I would love to share in celebration of you meeting your goal. That is awesome. If anyone didn't notice, Kenya lost 100 lbs in 1 year! Yes, 1 year! That takes some serious determination and committment. Geez, I wanna be like Kenya. Good job Kenya. That is absotively, posilutely wonderful!

Well, I better get going. So good to catch up with everyone. Take care and don't forget the Pump Talk ~~~~~

PUMP TALK

CONSISTENCY!! Yeah, we all know how important consistency is, but knowing doesn't make it any easier. Did you know that according to sources, if you stick with something for just 3 weeks, it becomes a habit? Everyone that decided to participate in the personal challenges, do you think that you can give each of your goals 3 weeks of consistency? That's just 21 days! You can do it! Those healthy choices are going to affect your mood, your health and how you feel. So come on Shrinking Misfits, let's make those changes stick. Let's be CONSISTENT!

Kenya - Congrats on the 100 pound loss! That's really amazing and so motivating for all of us that need to lose 100+ pounds. You're definitely an inspiration!

Consistency is a great thing! I've been walking everyday for over two weeks. I've gotten to the point where I look forward to my evening walks, and I don't even question whether I am going or not, I just go. The only day that my walk got rained out, I was so upset. I was antsy for the rest of the evening.

Has anyone been taking green tea extract in capsule form? I bought a couple bottle of it, and I've been taking one every morning with my multivitamin, and another in the evening with my dinner. I started taking them when I changed my eating/exercise habits, so I can't really say if it has had an effect, but I do know that there is research out there that says it is good for you. I don't think it can help you lose lost of weight, but it can improve your overall health by boosting your immune system.

I started using that 10 Minute Solution Kicbox Bootcamp DVD earlier this week. Woo! It kicks my butt. That's some heavy duty working out for 10 minutes. I really like the instructor because she's not too perky and bubbly. She's positive and gives great cues. I was a little lost the first time I tried to do the beginners routine, but the second time I picked it up right away. There are four other 10 minute routines on the disc, but I'm having so much fun with the first that I've stuck with it this week. By the time I get three minutes into it, I'm sweating and my heart rate is up there. And one of the best things is that the workout is done in only 10 minutes, so you can pop it in at any time. You don't need to set aside a half an hour or fifty minutes. Oh, and the other best thing is that I got it for $10 at Target.

Hey Elycia-- You are so nice to see that I have finally lost 100 pounds. I did mention it in one of my other post but I put it at the end because I didn't want to make a big deal about it everywhere. Have you moved into the new house yet?

hey all,
sounds like everyone is doing wonderful! Congrats to all those sticking to their goals! I've kept to mine so far, though i'm thinking the tredmill is going to be hard tomorrow. i think i hurt my knee today and may need to rest it for a few days anyway, have a Fantastic Friday and a wonderful weekend!
amanda

Elycia: Thanks for the pep talk. I am much happier now and I finally dropped to 259 1/2 lbs. I was glad to see the fifties. I have gotten counting calories down pat. I've been at it for six weeks and my eating is under control. No binges. I record every bite that goes into my mouth. My husband is eating the same meals that I am making and he has lost 22 1/2 lbs as of today! I must be doing something right. I made me a little Water Consumption chart and with this I'm getting my 10 cups of water each day. I also have beautiful rows of little stars to mark each glass. Now if I could just get on the exercise band wagon I'd be in good shape. This has been a struggle for me.

Gail:As you have read, exercise is my problem. What finally got you off your rump and said I'm going to exercise to day and then do it! I want to get to the point like you when I look forward to walking. Can you help me? PM me if your response is too long. I really want help with this and you sound like you are the one to help me. BTW I'm taking the green tea capsules. The box said it increased your metabolism and is a natural appetite suppressant. I take one mid morning with a full glass of water (as stated on box) and one between lunch and dinner. I feel they help me not to be hungry inbetween meals. I don't know about the increased metabolism except that I'm averaging 2.48 lbs lost per week without much exercise.

Amanda:I'm sorry to hear about your knee. Do rest it up before starting again or it won't heal properly.

Trish:I hope you are doing okay. I noticed that you are from St. Louis. I love it there. We went on vacation there and got to see the Royals play. There was so much to see that we have to go back to see all the stuff we missed. I wasn't able to walk around the entire botanical gardens. I'm hoping to lose enough weight so that I can see it all next time and not hurt so much with all the walking.

Kenya:I posted what a super job you did with the 100 lb loss. I'm sorry you missed it. Hip hip hor ay!! It's worth repeating for 100 lbs!!!!!

I'm really excited about this next week. The weather is finally turning less hot and I hope to get back to doing yard work (I do love that!) My new scale and I have become great friends so I have high expectations!
You guys have a great weekend!
Norma

Correction: I dropped to 258 1/2 lbs!!!! Sorry, typing error!

Hey guys! So its been a crazy week here. I have not managed to eat breakfast every day this week..I am finding that I am just not into breakfast foods in the morning. I was watching something on Discovery Health and seen were this one woman started eating her dinner for breakfast and then lunch, then breakfast.. It worked for her and in essence makes sense to get majority of you calories in the a.m. So starting tomorrow I will be eating a sensible dinner for breakfast.. I dunno maybe it will work maybe not. I am also having some personal issues this week and am not really dealing well with them. There is just something about depression and weight issues that goes hand in hand.

So I hope this finds everyone doing well and sticking to their healthy habits and reaching their goals. Have a Fantastic Friday and a Wonderful weekend. We will be out of town this weekend so I will check in on Monday.

Christi

Norma-- Congrats on being in the 250's.. I can't wait to join you one day